ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2021
A Standardized Hand Fracture Fixation Training Framework using Novel 3D Printed Ex Vivo Hand Models: Our Experience as a Unit.
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- A mixed reality hand fracture simulator for virtual K-wire fixation.International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery · 2026Article
- A Novel Mixed-reality Simulator for Training Metacarpal Fracture Reduction and Kirschner Wire Fixation.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- The Swiss Cheese Effect: A Biomechanical Study of Fifth Metacarpal Structural Integrity After Multiple Kirschner Wire Passes.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- WALANT: A Discussion of Indications, Impact, and Educational Requirements.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- The Application of Three-Dimensional Technologies in the Improvement of Orthopedic Surgery Training and Medical Education Quality: A Comparative Bibliometrics Analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
- 3D Printed Chest Wall: A Tool for Advanced Microsurgical Training Simulating Depth and Limited View.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2021Article
- PolliRS: A 3D-printed Pollicization Retractor System that Improves Access and Autonomy during the Surgical Procedure.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2021Article
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Abstract
Surgery for hand trauma accounts for a significant proportion of the plastic surgery training curriculum. The aim of this study was to create a standardized simulation training module for hand fracture fixation with Kirschner wire (K-wire) techniques for residents to create a standardized hand training framework that universally hones their skill and prepares them for their first encounter in a clinical setting.
methodsA step-ladder approach training with 6 levels of difficulty on 3-dimensional (3D) printed ex vivo hand biomimetics was employed on a cohort of 20 plastic surgery residents (n = 20). Assessment of skills using a score system (global rating scale) was performed in the beginning and at the end of the module by hand experts of our unit.
resultsThe overall average scores of the cohort before and after assessment were 23.75/40 (59.4%) and 34.7/40 (86.8%), respectively. Significant (
conclusionsWe demonstrate a standardized simulation training framework that employs 3D printed ex vivo hand biomimetics proved to improve the skills of residents and that paves the way to more universal, standardized and validated training across hand surgery. This is, to our knowledge, the first standardized method of simulated training on such hand surgical cases.
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