[Presentation and evaluation of the haptic-visual ear surgery training system "HaptiVisT"].

Background: Operations on the temporal bone are a special challenge for ENT surgeons. The aim of the BMBF-funded project was to develop a realistic training system for ear operations in the form of a "serious game".

Methods: The presented prototype of the HaptiVisT system functions as a training system for ear surgeries with visual feedback through a glasses-free 3D monitor and feedback by means of a haptic arm simulating the drill.

Evaluation of a New Virtual Reality Concept Teaching K-Wire Drilling With Force Feedback Simulated Haptic in Orthopedic Skills Training.

Purpose: Surgical simulations are becoming increasingly relevant in musculoskeletal training. They provide the opportunity to develop surgical skills in a controlled environment while reducing the risks for patients. For K-wire internal fixation in musculoskeletal surgery, a force feedback virtual reality (VR) simulator was developed.