NCT02752451

Cigar Box Arthroscopy: A Study of Non-Anatomic Arthroscopy Training

Cigar Box Arthroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Validates Non-Anatomic Simulation Training of Novice Arthroscopy Skills

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Arizona · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Comparison of success rates of novice surgeons to attain proficiency in basic arthroscopy skills after receiving prior training with different simulation systems.

Detailed description

A non-anatomic set of training modules utilizing cigar boxes was developed at our institution to instruct residents in the basics of knee arthroscopy. Twenty-four medical students with no prior arthroscopic or laparoscopic experience were enrolled as subjects. Sixteen subjects were randomized to participate in four hours of either the cigar box arthroscopy trainer (CBAT) or a previously validated anatomic knee arthroscopy trainer (AKAT). The remaining eight subjects served as controls (CO). All subjects underwent a one-hour formalized training session provided by our orthopaedic sports faculty. Subjects' skills were assessed by one of two faculty members through repeated attempts at performing a diagnostic knee arthroscopy on a cadaveric specimen. Objective scores were given using the Basic Arthroscopic Knee Skill Scoring System. Total cost differences were also calculated.

Conditions

• Simulation Training

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Non-Anatomic Arthroscopy Simulation	Knee arthroscopy training using Cigar Box Arthroscopy Trainer
OTHER	Anatomic Arthroscopy Simulation	Knee arthroscopy training using Anatomic Knee Arthroscopy Trainer
OTHER	Pre-assesment education	Reading material and lecture with only still images about performing diagnostic knee arthroscopy

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-03-01
• Primary completion: 2015-04-01
• Completion: 2015-04-01
• First posted: 2016-04-27
• Last updated: 2024-08-23