This similarity could provide a unique opportunity for present and future neurosurgeons - to train virtually at any time or place. It is well known that the way of holding and moving most of the surgical instruments is very similar to the technique of writing or drawing by the pen. The answer lies in the field of calligraphy. However, this is unaffordable for most neurosurgeons due to the necessity of attending a special working place (operative theatre or laboratory) with manifold expensive equipment (microscope, different microinstruments, suture materials, simulators, etc.). High-level microneurosurgical techniques, such as operations on deep brain structures, require hard, long, and unstoppable training. This simple and low-cost instrument can make the microneurosurgical training available for everyone, at every time and place. Given a lot of similarities between the techniques of microneurosurgery and calligraphy (fine hand movements, working pose, method of controlling the instruments, space management, breathing, psychological state), writing or drawing something using Calamus simulates a crucial neurosurgical skill - working in a deep and narrow operative field (skull base, brainstem, etc.), wherein the quality of technique is objectively reflected by the inky trail. It includes a single bayonet and round handle, a curved tip, and a replaceable refill. Calamus is a pen with the anatomy of microneurosurgical instruments. The author proposes Calamus - a novel tool, which may solve this problem. However, it requires a special working place and a lot of expensive equipment, which dramatically decreases the training availability. The only way to stay ahead is to constantly train. Microneurosurgery is Sisyphean labor: dexterity hardly comes and easily goes.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |