Interactive microsurgical anatomy education using photogrammetry 3D models and an augmented reality cube.

Objective: This study sought to assess the use of an augmented reality (AR) tool for neurosurgical anatomical education.

Methods: Three-dimensional models were created using advanced photogrammetry and registered onto a handheld AR foam cube imprinted with scannable quick response codes. A perspective analysis of the cube anatomical system was performed by loading a 3D photogrammetry model over a motorized turntable to analyze changes in the surgical window area according to the horizontal rotation.

Global Neurosurgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Two Training Methods in Resource-Poor Settings.

Background And Objectives: Many low- and middle-income countries are experiencing profound health care workforce shortages. Surgical subspecialists generally practice in large urban centers but are in high demand in rural areas. These subspecialists must be trained through sustainable programs to address this disparity.

A New Source of Nonprofit Neurosurgical Funding.

The purpose of this paper is to propose and qualify a novel funding mechanism for international neurosurgical nonprofits. The article first identifies and explains neurosurgeons' means for practicing in the developing world through a literature review. After this examination of the current funding methods for surgical care in low-income regions, the work transitions to an explanation of the applications and limitations of a new resource: the internal wealth of a developing country.