Education in wrist arthroscopy: past, present and future

  • M. C. Obdeijn
  • N. Bavinck
  • C. Mathoulin
  • C. M. A. M. van der Horst
  • M. P. Schijven
  • G. J. M. Tuijthof
Wrist
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Abstract

Purpose

Arthroscopy has assumed an important place in wrist surgery. It requires specific operative skills that are now mainly acquired in the operating room. In other fields of endoscopic surgery, e-learning and virtual reality (VR) have introduced new perspectives in teaching skills. This leads to the following research question: Could the current way of teaching wrist arthroscopy skills be supported using new educational media, such as e-learning and simulator training?

Method

The literature was searched for available methods of teaching endoscopic skills. Articles were assessed on the evidence of validity. In addition, a survey was sent to all members of the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society (EWAS) to find out whether hand surgeons express a need to embrace modern educational tools such as e-learning or simulators for training of wrist arthroscopy skills.

Results

This study shows that the current way of teaching wrist arthroscopy skills can be supported using new educational media, such as e-learning and simulator training. Literature indicates that e-learning can be a valuable tool for teaching basic knowledge of arthroscopy and supports the hypothesis that the use of virtual reality and simulators in training enhances operative skills in surgical trainees. This survey indicates that 55 out of 65 respondents feel that an e-learning program would be a valuable asset and 62 out of the 65 respondents are positive on the additional value of wrist arthroscopy simulator in training.

Conclusion

Study results support the need and relevance to strengthen current training of wrist arthroscopy using e-learning and simulator training.

Level of evidence

V.

Keywords

Education Wrist Arthroscopy E-learning Virtual reality Simulation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • M. C. Obdeijn
    • 1
  • N. Bavinck
    • 1
  • C. Mathoulin
    • 2
  • C. M. A. M. van der Horst
    • 1
  • M. P. Schijven
    • 3
  • G. J. M. Tuijthof
    • 4
    • 5
  1. 1.Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Academic Medical CenterUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
  2. 2.Institut de la MainClinique JouvenetParisFrance
  3. 3.Department of Surgery, Academic Medical CenterUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
  4. 4.Department of Biomechanical EngineeringDelft University of TechnologyDelftThe Netherlands
  5. 5.Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Academic Medical CenterUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands

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