Surgical simulators and hip fractures: a role in residency training?

Orthopedic surgery residency training requires intellectual and motor skill development. In this study, we utilized a computer-based haptic simulator to examine a potential model for evaluation of resident proficiency and efficiency in the placement of a center guide wire during fixation of an intertrochanteric proximal femur fracture. We hypothesize the junior residents will utilize more fluoroscopy and require more time to complete the task. Froelich JM, Milbrandt JC, Novicoff WM, Saleh KJ, Allan DG. J Surg Educ. 2011 Jul-Aug;68(4):298-302. Epub 2011 Apr 16. PMID: 21708367 PDF

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