title: Virtual reality simulator for osteotomy and fusion involving the musculoskeletal system.
abstract: In this study, the three-dimensional virtual reality simulation system described herein provides preoperative simulation to verify that the osteotomy and fusion procedures chosen to treat musculoskeletal defects are appropriate. The system also provides an excellent means of training surgeons in new operations without putting patients at risk, and may be especially useful for difficult surgical procedures often performed in orthopedics, craniofacial disease, or plastic and reconstructive surgery departments. The system can be used to teach intern and train resident doctors, and is a planning tool for visiting staff.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 252 Wu Hsing Street, 11031, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. shiemin@mail.tmu.edu.tw
authors.forename: Ming Shium
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Hsieh
authors.forename: Ming Dar
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: Wen Chien
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004501:Education, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D013624:Taiwan; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface