Arthroscopy during residency is one of the steepest learning curves in orthopedic surgery. The technical challenges include mastering the use of angled lenses, interpreting 3D structures on a 2D screen, and handling instruments with precision. Traditional hands-on training with cadaver labs is time-consuming and often limited. Many residents experience slow and unpredictable progress due to intermittent opportunities to practice in the operating room. Virtual reality simulation offers a breakthrough by providing a safe, repeatable learning environment where residents can build skills and confidence efficiently—without the need for costly equipment or cadaver availability.
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Sep
Sep
The IMPACT Initiative unites residency programs, educators, and technology partners to transform orthopedic surgical training. By integrating virtual reality, data-driven insights, and collaboration, IMPACT ensures residents gain structured practice, faculty mentorship is optimized, and patient care outcomes improve.
04
Sep
Sep
Dr. Lohre never set out to be exceptional. He just wanted to be ready. When he began his residency in
orthopedic surgery, he quickly realized that the operating room (OR) wasn’t just where cases were
done—it was where careers were made. While others may have leaned on research papers or academic
accolades, Dr. Lohre focused on something more foundational: preparation.
08
Aug
Aug
Dr. Lohre never set out to be exceptional. He just wanted to be ready. When he began his residency in
orthopedic surgery, he quickly realized that the operating room (OR) wasn’t just where cases were
done—it was where careers were made. While others may have leaned on research papers or academic
accolades, Dr. Lohre focused on something more foundational: preparation.
25
Jul
Jul
As a surgical program director, you’re responsible for ensuring your residents receive world-class education while navigating real-world constraints—tight budgets, packed schedules, and varying faculty preferences. A Program Director’s Guide to Evaluating Virtual Reality
03
Jun
Jun
Academic orthopedic surgeons are under increasing pressure to preserve case efficiency while also delivering meaningful operative education. Shrinking OR time, rising patient volumes, and the growing complexity of surgical care have made it harder than ever to balance education with performance. Traditional teaching methods, dependent on real-time instruction, are struggling to keep pace with today’s constraints.
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Apr
Apr
Vancouver, BC — April 30, 2025 — PrecisionOS, the global leader in immersive surgical education, announces the launch of FractureLab™, a groundbreaking addition to their VR platform that addresses one of the biggest challenges in orthopedic training: mastering fracture management before stepping into the operating room.
15
Apr
Apr
PrecisionOS, a global leader in immersive medical education, today announced the launch of Delphi™ , a first-of-its-kind conversational AI Mentor built into a virtual reality anatomy platform.
04
Mar
Mar
It starts long before the sun rises. The anticipation, the anxiety, the relentless replaying of scenarios in your mind. You’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, chasing a sleep that refuses to come.
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Feb
Feb
This webinar, hosted in collaboration with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES),