3D vs 2D Views in Spine Surgery: A Simulation Study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares 3D versus 2D views during biportal spine surgery using a simulator. If you're a neurosurgery trainee with little 3D endoscopy experience, you can help researchers understand which view works better for learning.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a neurosurgery resident or fellow at the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen.
- You have finished basic neurosurgery training, including an introductory course on using an endoscope.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have little to no prior experience with 3D endoscopy (5 or fewer independent procedures).
- You do not have an eye or nerve condition that affects depth perception, fine hand control, or safe endoscope use.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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