An Inexpensive, Reproducible Anatomic Model for Surgical Training of Myringotomy

Abstract

Poster Presentations P159 POSTERSimaging, Wii Fit pressure pad for tracing the center of gravity, and Unity game engine for leveled-difficulty design. Five VR tasks were built, and more than 100 training trials were designed. Subjectively, all patients experienced the improvement of balance function performing daily activities and were overall positive to the training protocol. After intervention the fast component of postural sway (P < .05) was reduced. The follow-up interview showed decreased disability and increased general health.Conclusion: VR has many advantages over traditional rehabilitation techniques in improving the testing or training environment of human performance. This study demonstrates that VR technology offers great promise in the field of vestibular rehabilitation.

How I do it: a simulator of the ear for developing otomicroscopy skills during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

“…More complex models also exist. These use a variety of materials, including: a wooden base, tape and 5 ml syringes; 7 silicone sealant, aluminium tubing and plastic sheets; 8 wood, polyester filling, a solution bottle's cap and polyethylene film; 9 a Styrofoam head, a T-pin malleus, a syringe and glad wrap; 10 and polyvinyl chloride, clay, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and clear plastic. 11 In comparison with our simulator, these models take longer to assemble, and require more specialist skills (such as soldering) and more expensive materials that are not readily available in clinical practice.…”

“…11 In comparison with our simulator, these models take longer to assemble, and require more specialist skills (such as soldering) and more expensive materials that are not readily available in clinical practice. 7,8,10,11…”