Project Overview

The method of training surgeons is moving towards repeatable and more cost efficient anatomical simulators as opposed to expensive cadavers. Our objective is to design and construct a simulator for endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery by interfacing a life-size hand model with a virtual software representation of the hand and wrist. The model will mount a positioning sensor on the endoscopic instrument to train surgeons how to perform the procedure of cutting the transverse carpal ligament above the medial nerve in the wrist. Incorporating a physical hand model and the actual surgical instruments into the simulation will create a more realistic training tool.

Team Picture

Files

• Final Poster (April 28, 2011)
• Exective Summary (April 28, 2011)
• Product Design Specifications 5/3/11 (May 3, 2011)
• Final Report (May 4, 2011)
• Journal Article (May 4, 2011)
• Midsemester Presentation (March 4, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Whitney Johnson - Communicator
• Mason Jellings - BSAC
• Sarah Switalski - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Tom Yen - Advisor
• Dr. Robert Radwin - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2011: Virtual reality simulator to train residents how to operate
• Spring 2011: Endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome release simulator
• Fall 2010: Endoscopic carpal tunnel syndrome release simulator