Virtual reality simulator for osteotomy and fusion involving the musculoskeletal system.
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.
Hsieh
Ming Shium
MS
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
Tsai
Ming Dar
MD
Chang
Wen Chien
WC
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