Aims This review aims to provide an update on the role of augmented reality (AR) in surgical
training and investigate whether the use of AR improves performance measures compared …

Background Virtual and augmented reality (VAR) represents a combination of current state-
of-the-art computer and imaging technologies and has the potential to be a revolutionary …

Precise simulators can replicate complete understanding of the models. In this survey, we
focus on orthopedic simulators that are not only in replicating real-world models but also in …

Neurosurgical procedures are complicated processes, providing challenges and demands
ranging from medical knowledge and judgment to the neurosurgeons dexterity and …

The volume visualization or 3D imaging field is vibrant and one of the fastest growing fields
in scientific visualization. It is focused on creating high-quality 3D images from acquired …

Background: The public health response to the coronavirus pandemic has imposed
limitations on orthopaedic surgeons' scheduled care practice, with a consequential …

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR for surgical training and identify the
user requirements for surgical training VR applications. Nine orthopaedic surgical trainees …

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has mandated dedicated skills training for first-
year orthopedic surgical residents. 1 Most residency programs address this requirement with …

When a novice neurosurgeon performs a psychomotor surgical task (eg, tool navigation into
brain structures), a potential risk of damaging healthy tissues and eloquent brain structures …

Purpose: Neurosurgical interventions require preoperative planning and precise navigation
and manipulation of medical instruments since the workspace involves healthy brain tissues …