Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Surgical Skills and Engagement in Orthopedic Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, virtual reality (VR) simulators are of increasing interest for surgical training, but there is no systematic review exploring the advantages and disadvantages of VR in orthopedic education.

Objective

This paper aims to explore the relationship between VR education and traditional education.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane library, Scopus, Chongqing VIP Database (VIP), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wan Fang Database up to July 2024 for relevant studies. A total of 2 investigators independently conducted literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment for included studies in accordance with the PICOS framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Study Design),

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12143859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature