RESEARCH ARTICLE
Year : 2018  |  Volume : 3  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 7-11

Evaluation of a computer-assisted orthopedic training system for learning knee replacement surgery: a prospective randomized trial


1 Department of Joint Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
2 Department of Teaching and Learning, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Correspondence Address:
Ruo-fan Ma
Department of Joint Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
China
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/2542-4157.227047

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Background and objectives: As conventional knee replacement training requires bone model, computer-assisted simulation seems to be an attractive alternative. Therefore, we compared the transfer of conventional training for the knee replacement and computer-assisted simulation to surgery in this trial. Design: A prospective randomized trial. Methods: The study was performed in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. After completing an intensive course in basic theory of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), three groups of 10 participants proceeded with no additional training (control group), 5 hours of conventional training on bone model (model training group) or simulation TKA training on the computer-assisted orthopedic training system (CAOS training group). Participants were evaluated during a TKA based on a bone model at baseline, 1 week and 4 months after training. Results: The CAOS training group performed the procedure significantly better than the other two groups at posttesting (P < 0.05). CAOS training group performing the procedure better than the model training group was identified at retention testing but this did not reach statistical significance. Conclusion: These results indicated that this computer-assisted training system was able to produce the effect of learning TKA skill, and it could provide a training alternative for novices. Meanwhile, it could enhance student learning through increased motivation.


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