title: Dexter: a device for the assessment of microsurgical instrumentation and instruction of trainees.
abstract: We present an easily constructed devise, which allows the testing and comparison of microsurgical apparatus, providing a numerical result for statistical analysis. It also enables the trainee microsurgeon to practise basic microsurgical skills in a safe environment. Construction and uses are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Burns and Plastic Reassert Unit, Bradford University, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Southern
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Ramakrishnan
mesh_terms: D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004867:Equipment Design; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017145:Models, Educational; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013536:Suture Techniques