Wrist at risk? - Considerations derived from a novel experimental setup to assess torques during hip reaming with potential implications on the orthopedic surgeons' health.

Orthopedic surgeons endure high physical stresses when performing surgery, as large forces and torques are applied commonly. Occupational risks are consequently higher when compared to other surgical disciplines. One example is the reaming of the acetabula during total hip arthroplasty, using customized instruments.

A cadaver-based biomechanical model of acetabulum reaming for surgical virtual reality training simulators.

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a highly successful surgical procedure, but complications remain, including aseptic loosening, early dislocation and misalignment. These may partly be related to lacking training opportunities for novices or those performing THA less frequently. A standardized training setting with realistic haptic feedback for THA does not exist to date.