title: Virtual arthroscopy trainer for minimally invasive surgery.
abstract: The presented work introduces an innovative technology solution to a major challenge in minimally invasive surgical training. It is focused on the development of a low-cost, real-time simulation of arthroscopy accessible online via the web. The aim is to enable users to develop their cognitive skills and to comprehend the disorientating images seen through arthroscopes. The simulation is incorporated into a software training tool that provides virtual arthroscopy and e-learning and assessment.
authors.affiliation: Primal Pictures Ltd, London, UK.
authors.forename: Vassilios
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hurmusiadis
authors.forename: Kawal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rhode
authors.forename: Tobias
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schaeffter
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sherman
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D008954:Models, Biological; D009862:Online Systems; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014584:User-Computer Interface