Virtual reality-based simulation improves rotator cuff repair skill: A randomized transfer validity study.

Background: Although virtual reality (VR) simulators have demonstrated their efficiency for basic technical skill training of healthcare professionals, validation for more complex and sequential procedures, especially in arthroscopic surgery, is still warranted. We hypothesized that the VR-based training simulation improves arthroscopic cuff repair skills when transferred to realistic visual and haptic conditions.

Hypothesis: VR-based training simulation improves arthroscopic cuff repair skills when transferred to realistic visual and haptic conditions.

Comparison of the OpenPose system and the reference optoelectronic system for gait analysis of lower-limb angular parameters in children.

Introduction: Quantitative Gait Analysis (QGA) is the gold-standard for detailed study of lower-limb movement, angles and forces, especially in pediatrics, providing a decision aid for treatment and for assessment of results. However, widespread use of QGA is hindered by the need for specific equipment and trained personnel and high costs. Recently, the OpenPose system used algorithms for 2D video movement analysis, to determine joint points and angles without any supplementary equipment or great expertise.

The influence of virtual reality simulation on surgical residents' heart rate during an assessment of arthroscopic technical skills: A prospective, paired observational study.

Hypothesis: To demonstrate that a virtual reality (VR) simulation training program reduces heart rate variability during an assessment of surgical trainees' technical skills in arthroscopy.

Study Design: Prospective observational matched study.

Materials & Methods: Thirty-six orthopaedic surgery residents, new to arthroscopy, received standard training in arthroscopic knee surgery, supplemented by additional monthly training for 6months on a VR simulator for 16 of them.

Virtual reality simulation training improve diagnostic knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy skills: a prospective transfer validity study.

Purpose: Limited data exist on the actual transfer of skills learned using a virtual reality (VR) simulator for arthroscopy training because studies mainly focused on VR performance improvement and not on transfer to real word (transfer validity). The purpose of this single-blinded, controlled trial was to objectively investigate transfer validity in the context of initial knee arthroscopy training.

Methods: For this study, 36 junior resident orthopaedic surgeons (postgraduate year one and year two) without prior experience in arthroscopic surgery were enrolled to receive standard knee arthroscopy surgery training (NON-VR group) or standard training plus training on a hybrid virtual reality knee arthroscopy simulator (1 h/month) (VR group).

"Stand-up straight!": human pose estimation to evaluate postural skills during orthopedic surgery simulations.

Purpose: Surgery simulators can be used to learn technical and non-technical skills and, to analyse posture. Ergonomic skill can be automatically detected with a Human Pose Estimation algorithm to help improve the surgeon's work quality. The objective of this study was to analyse the postural behaviour of surgeons and identify expertise-dependent movements.

Assessing the robustness of clinical trials by estimating Jadad's score using artificial intelligence approaches.

Background: Clinical trials are essential in medical science and are currently the most robust strategy for evaluating the effectiveness of a treatment. However, some of these studies are less reliable than others due to flaws in their design. Assessing the robustness of a clinical trial can be a very complex and time-consuming task, with factors such as randomization, masking and the description of withdrawals needing to be considered.