Another conference paper been accpeted, and will be published in June 2012. This paper reports on the development of the 2 3D tracking prototypes for virtual reality training of surgeons (in vitro / Off patient), especially for the Dynamic Hip Screw surgical procedure (in particular; the insertion of the guide-wire). The aim is to develop the cognitive coordination, in particular the Brain/Hands/Eyes coordination that is crucial for such procedure. But through an affordable system that uses Commercial off-the-shelf (COTs) components.
This work is in collaboration with Prof. Maqsood, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon in the Lincoln Hospital.
Project in the media/press:
- http://www.ehi.co.uk/news/EHI/7643/lincs-surgeons-practice-on-wii-hip
- http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Nintendo-Wii-technology-helps-train-surgeons/story-15542080-detail/story.html
More information and images: http://amrahmed.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/2009/11/04/masterig-dhs/