Clin Orthop Surg.  2023 Jun;15(3):343-348. 10.4055/cios22172.

Resident Education on the Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures Using a Point-of-View Camera

• Kim MB
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2542312
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/cios22172

Abstract

Background
In the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era, surgical resident education depends largely on virtual materials. With the help of point-of-view (POV) cameras, educational videos have become widely used for surgical training. A video recorded from the surgeon’s POV helps demonstrate the procedure. We made training movies of the surgical approach to distal radius fractures for residents using a head-mounted video recording system with a laser point targeting device (LPTD).
Methods
A 15-minnute movie of the trans-flexor carpi radialis approach for distal radius fractures was made. A POV camera was assembled with an LPTD and strapped on the surgeon’s head. This enabled maintenance of the surgical field while recording the procedure. A shorter version of the clip was also made to investigate trainee preference. We asked 24 trainees to watch the two versions of the video and complete a short questionnaire.
Results
All trainees felt that the movie made with a POV camera was more efficient than existing materials. Only 1 (4.2%) felt that the laser pointer hindered the view. Four of the 23 trainees (16.7%) felt dizzy while watching the video. Of the two versions, 16 trainees (66.7%) preferred the shorter, edited version. The average score for the video was 8.42 out of 10.
Conclusions
A video recording system in the operating room that uses an LPTD-POV camera is an efficient way to produce educational material, particularly for surgical residents during the COVID-19 era.

Keyword

Point-of-view camera; Action camera; Resident education; Video-based education