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VIRTUAL REALITY FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS:
USES IN SURGICAL TRAINING
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REALITIES 30% of surgeons find it dificult to operate independently after residency, as per a University of Michigan study 64% of physicians believe IoT can help reduce the burden on nurses and doctors
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BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL REALITY FOR
MEDICAL STUDENTS Practical experience with virtual simulation 3D anatomy viewing for in-depth learning Visual and manipulative freedom of equipment and surgical components Skill acquisition by frequent practice Can operate virtually on real-time challenges
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USE CASES The Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research found that VR training for medical students enhanced the accuracy and speed of an intramedullary (IM) tibial nail procedure compared to using a technique guide alone. John Hopkins University has developed a platform, Immersive Touch, for surgeons to collaborate on surgical methods through 3D patient replicas.
The Department of Otolaryngology of Melbourne University has developed an immersive surgical environment for ear surgery.
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An estimated 7 million patients globally experience surgical complications each year.
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Global healthcare spending could reach over $10 trillion by 2022
VR in medicine has disruptive potential, and as the use expands, low-cost, high-fidelity surgical simulations could soon become the norm.
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