Background and Aims: Arthroscopic surgery requires advanced psycho-motor abilities, particularly triangulation and indirect hand–eye coordination. Opportunities for repetitive practice in the operating room are limited, and access to commercial simulators is often restricted by cost. The purpose of the study is to describe the development of a low-cost, homemade arthroscopic simulator. Materials and Methods: A portable arthroscopic simulator was constructed using readily available materials at home. Standardized tasks focused on camera navigation, instrument triangulation, and object manipulation under indirect visualization were done. Performance was assessed using task completion time, error rate, and global skill assessment scores across repeated sessions. Results: Task completion time and error rates decreased with repeated practice. There was consistent improvement in camera control and instrument coordination. Conclusion: A homemade arthroscopic simulator is a cost-effective and accessible adjunct to arthroscopy training. It facilitates deliberate practice of essential psycho-motor skills and may reduce the learning curve for novice surgeons.
Mohammed Saif Niyazi (Wed,) studied this question.