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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 105-B, Issue SUPP_13 | Pages 58 - 58
7 Aug 2023
Saghir R Watson K Martin A Cohen A Newman J Rajput V
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Abstract

Introduction

Knee arthroscopy can be used for ligamentous repair, reconstruction and to reduce burden of infection. Understanding and feeling confident with knee arthroscopy is therefore a highly important skillset for the orthopaedic surgeon. However, with limited training or experience, furthered by reduced practical education due to COVID-19, this skill can be under-developed amongst trainee surgeons.

Methods

At a single institution, ten junior doctors (FY1 to CT2), were recruited as a part of a five, two-hour session, training programme utilising the Simbionix® ARTHRO Mentor knee arthroscopy simulator, supplemented alongside educational guidance with a consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon. All students had minimal to no levels of prior arthroscopic experience. Exercises completed included maintaining steadiness, image centering and orientation, probe triangulation, arthroscopic knee examination, removal of loose bodies, and meniscectomy. Pre and post-experience questionnaires and quantitative repeat analysis on simulation exercises were undertaken to identify levels of improvement.