RESEARCH
Virtual Reality Simulation for Orthopedic Surgical Training: A Review of Systematic Reviews .
The growing demand for safer, cost-effective surgical education has sparked interest in virtual reality (VR) simulation as an alternative to traditional orthopedic training models. Across six SRs, most offered narrative summaries and two completed meta-analyses, with both approaches generally supporting VR as a helpful tool for improving orthopedic surgical skills. Despite promising results, the evidence base remains limited by small sample sizes, varied training protocols, and industry involvement in several studies. Stronger trials—ideally large, well-designed, independently funded RCTs that also test whether VR-learned skills transfer into real surgical settings—are still needed to understand the true value of VR in orthopedic education.
Already have an account? Log in
Part of an association? Click here, you may already have full access!
Unlock the Full original article
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this original article
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
Are you affiliated with one of our partner associations?
Click here to gain complimentary access as part your association member benefits!
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
