title: Sawbones laboratory in orthopedic surgical training.
abstract: Sawbones are artificial bones designed to simulate the bone architecture, as well as the bone's physical properties. The incorporation of sawbones simulation laboratories in many orthopedic training programs has provided the residents with flexibility in learning and scheduling that align with their working hour limitations. This review paper deliberates the organization of sawbones simulation in orthopedic surgical training to enhance trainee's future learning. In addition, it explores the implications of sawbones simulation in orthopedic surgical teaching and evaluation. It scrutinizes the suitability of practicing on sawbones at the simulation laboratory to improve orthopedic trainee's learning. This will be followed with recommendations for future enhancement of sawbones simulation-based learning in orthopedic surgical training.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Medical College, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail. dr_hetaimish@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Bandar M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Hetaimish
mesh_terms: D001187:Artificial Organs; D001842:Bone and Bones; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D007858:Learning; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000193:education*; D000066908:Simulation Training