Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Surgical Skills and Engagement in Orthopedic Education .
Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Surgical Skills and Engagement in Orthopedic Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Med Internet Res . 2025 May 30:27:e70266.Twenty-three randomized controlled trials including 1,091 medical students, residents, and trainees undergoing orthopedic education were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing virtual reality (VR) teaching versus traditional teaching. Pooled outcomes of interest included knowledge scores, clinical operation scores, surgical design scores, clinical understanding, and initiative ability. VR significantly improved knowledge, clinical operation, and surgical design scores, and also led to greater teaching interest and satisfaction, all with P<.001. These findings suggest that VR is a promising adjunct to enhance theoretical and practical orthopedic training.
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