Background and Objectives: Bone fractures contribute significantly to the global disease and
disability burden and are associated with a high and escalating incidence and tremendous …

Sawbones are artificial bones designed to simulate the bone architecture, as well as the
bone's physical properties. The incorporation of sawbones simulation laboratories in many …

Purpose Simulation training allows trainees to gain experience in a safe environment.
Computer simulation and animal models to practice a Lichtenstein open inguinal hernia …

Medical simulators are a modern-day technology that allow clinicians to acquire the skills
and knowledge needed to perform complex surgical procedures. Validating these simulators …

Surgical simulators are being introduced as training modalities for surgeons. This paper
aims to evaluate dynamic models used to convey force feedback from puncturing the soft …

Background Trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) hernia repair is a complex procedure
that presents several challenges. Even though, due to the high prevalence of inguinal …

Background: When developing educational simulators, meaningful haptic feedback is
important. To our knowledge, no shoulder arthroplasty surgical simulator exists. This study …

Simulation is a technique that allows one to experience and interact with mock scenarios
based on real-life situations.[1] It is both learner and patient-centered and maintains a 'moral …

Background: When developing educational simulators, meaningful haptic feedback is
important. To our knowledge, no shoulder arthroplasty surgical simulator exists. This study …