Virtual reality based system for training on knee arthroscopic surgery

Pheng-Ann Heng, Chun-Yiu Cheng, Tien-Tsin Wong, Yangsheng Xu, Yim-Pan Chui, Kai-Ming Chan, Shiu Kit Tso

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Abstract

Surgical training systems based on virtual reality (VR) and simulation techniques offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional training methods. This paper describes a virtual reality system for training arthroscopic knee surgery. The virtual model used in this system is constructed from the Visual Human Project dataset. The system simulates the real-time deformation of soft tissue with topological change using finite element analysis. To offer the realistic tactile feedback, we construct a specialized force feedback hardware.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 12 - Building a Better You
Subtitle of host publicationThe Next Tools for Medical Education, Diagnosis and Care
PublisherIOS Press
Pages130-136
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)1586034049, 9781586034047
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 1996 - Newport Beach, United States of America
Duration: 15 Jan 200416 Jan 2004
Conference number: 4th
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Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume98
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

ConferenceMedicine Meets Virtual Reality 1996
Abbreviated title MMVR 1996
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityNewport Beach
Period15/01/0416/01/04
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