Table 1 Resident assessment of virtual model physical properties as compared to cadaveric bone
From: Comparison of cadaveric and isomorphic virtual haptic simulation in temporal bone training
Model factor | Mean comparison rating ± SD (1 = very dissimilar, 7 = very similar) |
|---|---|
Cortical bone hardness | 3.2 ± 2.0 |
Trabecular bone hardness | 2.8 ± 1.6 |
Vibrational properties | 3.2 ± 1.5 |
Acoustic properties | 2.7 ± 2.0 |
Drill skip | 2.9 ± 2.0 |
Air cell system | 5.4 ± 1.4 |
Thinning of dural plates | 3.5 ± 1.8 |
Palpation of Dura | 2.2 ± 1.6 |
Overall similarity to CTB | 3.5 ± 1.8 |