In extending its offerings in digital learning, AOSpine is developing simulations for cognitive surgical training through an app called Touch Surgery.

 

Touch Surgery is a mobile interactive surgical simulation app that provides a detailed guide to every step of a surgical procedure. Users can study all steps of a surgical procedure, immediately test their knowledge, and prepare for surgery. The app enables users to practice surgery anytime, anywhere, and is available for both smartphone and tablet.

 

Steve TheissLeader of the Educational Strategies Task Force“The AOSpine Touch Surgery modules are exciting additions to AOSpine’s educational offering. They let surgeons learn the various steps of a surgical procedure in an interactive fashion and allow AOSpine to continue deliver innovative education to surgeons worldwide.”

 

Touch Surgery features a user-friendly platform and 3-D graphics help to simulate real-life surgical environments. An expert AOSpine faculty member has endorsed the accuracy of all medical content and 3-D simulations, and all the work it contains has been peer reviewed to guarantee accuracy and surgical validity. AOSpine will create 12 Touch Surgery spine surgery simulation modules over the next few years.

 

AOSpine Touch Surgery modules can be used effectively as stand-alone educational resources, as part of pre- and post-course learning activities, and in face-to-face courses for demonstration and interaction purposes.

 

First AOSpine modules published

The first three AOSpine modules have been finalized and are now available for download through the Touch Surgery app:

 

• L4/5–Degenerative spondylolisthesis MIS TLIF using AP/lateral fluoroscopy —Authored by Avelino Parajon and Roger Härtl
• L4/5 Degenerative spondylolisthesis Open TLIF—Authored by Emiliano Vialle
• C5/6 Cervical spondylosis treated with an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion—Authored by Satish Rudrappa

 

To access the AOSpine modules, start by downloading the Touch Surgery app to your iOS or Android mobile device. Inside the Touch Surgery app, first register and then search for the AOSpine procedures you are interested in.

 

The Touch Surgery app is available for download here:

iOS

Android