title: Validation of a simulator for temporomandibular joint arthroscopy.
abstract: The traditional method of surgical training has followed the 'observe, practice, and teach' model, which is useful for open surgery, but is insufficient for minimally invasive surgery. This study presents the validation of a new simulator designed for TMJ arthroscopy training. A group of 10 senior maxillofacial surgeons performed an arthroscopy procedure using the simulator. They then completed a questionnaire analyzing the realism of the simulator, its utility, and the educational quality of the audiovisual software. The mean age of the 10 surgeons was 42.6 years, and they had performed a mean 151 arthroscopies. With regard to the realism of the simulator, 80% reported that it was of an appropriate size and design and 70% referred to the very realistic positions and relationships between the internal structures. Regarding its educational potential, 80% reported the simulator to be very useful for acquiring the basic skills and to acquire the sensation of depth during access to the TMJ. Finally, 90% reported the prototype to be very useful for TMJ arthroscopy training. These preliminary results showed a high degree of approval. The general opinion of the group of experts was that the experience was rewarding and inspiring, and that the prototype has the educational potential for the achievement of basic TMJ arthroscopy skills.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Infanta Cristina, Badajoz, Spain.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Monje Gil
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Infanta Cristina, Badajoz, Spain. Electronic address: cristinahernandezvila@hotmail.es.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Hernandez Vila
authors: Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain.
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Moyano Cuevas
authors: Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Lyra
authors: Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain.
authors: J B
authors: JB
authors: Pagador
authors: Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre Jesús Usón, Cáceres, Spain.
authors: F M
authors: FM
authors: Sanchez Margallo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000193:education* / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: arthroscopy simulator; simulation; surgical education; surgical simulator; temporomandibular joint disorders; temporomandibular joint surgery