Simulation device for shoulder reductions: overview of prototyping, testing, and design instructions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shoulder dislocations are common occurrences, yet there are few simulation devices to train medical personnel on how to reduce these dislocations. Reductions require a familiarity with the shoulder and a nuanced motion against strong muscle tension. The goal of this work is to describe the design of an easily replicated, low-cost simulator for training shoulder reductions.

Materials and methods

An iterative, stepwise engineering design process was used to design and implement ReducTrain. A needs analysis with clinical experts led to the selection of the traction-countertraction and external rotation methods as educationally relevant techniques to include. A set of design requirements and acceptance criteria was established that considered durability, assembly time

SUBMITTER: Taneja S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9999631 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature