RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Sawbones laboratory in orthopedic surgical training
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 348
OP 353
DO 10.15537/smj.2016.4.13575
VO 37
IS 4
A1 Hetaimish, Bandar M.
YR 2016
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/37/4/348.abstract
AB Sawbones are artificial bones designed to simulate the bone architecture, as well as the bone’s physical properties. The incorporation of sawbones simulation laboratories in many orthopedic training programs has provided the residents with flexibility in learning and scheduling that align with their working hour limitations. This review paper deliberates the organization of sawbones simulation in orthopedic surgical training to enhance trainee’s future learning. In addition, it explores the implications of sawbones simulation in orthopedic surgical teaching and evaluation. It scrutinizes the suitability of practicing on sawbones at the simulation laboratory to improve orthopedic trainee’s learning. This will be followed with recommendations for future enhancement of sawbones simulation-based learning in orthopedic surgical training.