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Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills

Chami, George; Ward, James W.; Phillips, Roger; Sherman, Kevin P.

Authors

George Chami

James W. Ward

Roger Phillips

Kevin P. Sherman



Abstract

The outcome of arthroscopic procedures is related to the surgeon's skills in arthroscopy. Currently, evaluation of such skills relies on direct observation by a surgeon trainer. This type of assessment, by its nature, is subjective and time-consuming. The aim of our study was to identify whether haptic information generated from arthroscopic tools could distinguish between skilled and less skilled surgeons. A standard arthroscopic probe was fitted with a force/torque sensor. The probe was used by five surgeons with different levels of experience in knee arthroscopy performing 11 different tasks in 10 standard knee arthroscopies. The force/torque data from the hand and tool interface were recorded and synchronized with a video recording of the procedure. The torque magnitude and patterns generated were analyzed and compared. A computerized system was used to analyze the force/torque signature based on general principles for quality of performance using such measures as economy in movement, time efficiency, and consistency in performance. The results showed a considerable correlation between three haptic parameters and the surgeon's experience, which could be used in an automated objective assessment system for arthroscopic surgery.

Citation

Chami, G., Ward, J. W., Phillips, R., & Sherman, K. P. (2008). Haptic feedback can provide an objective assessment of arthroscopic skills. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 466(4), 963-968. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-008-0115-9

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 27, 2007
Online Publication Date Jan 23, 2008
Publication Date Apr 1, 2008
Deposit Date Nov 13, 2014
Journal Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research
Print ISSN 0009-921X
Publisher Springer Verlag
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 466
Issue 4
Pages 963-968
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-008-0115-9
Keywords Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; General Medicine
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/460480
Publisher URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11999-008-0115-9
Contract Date Nov 13, 2014