Evolving Simulation-Based Education in Trauma Care: A User-Perspective on Implementation Requirements

5 pages•Published: January 5, 2026

Andreas Arnegger, Frank Niemeyer and Thomas Mendel

Abstract

This study explores the integration of simulation-based augmented reality (AR) education in trauma care, focusing on digital twins and computer simulations for interactive learning. Traditional case discussions in fracture treatment rely on retrospective analysis. In contrast, this approach allows participants to experiment with treatment strategies and analyze their effects using predictive analytics, enhancing surgical outcomes.
The OSORA educational platform was deployed in trauma courses, utilizing the Ulm fracture healing model to simulate the bone tissue differentiation process. Participants could modify fracture management strategies and assess healing metrics such as interfragmentary movement and bone tissue formation. Interactive visualizations facilitated understanding of complex mechanobiological relationships, fostering a transition from passive to active learning.
Feedback from 109 participants and faculty members indicated positive reception of the concept. Course participants appreciated the clarity of learning objectives and the engaging nature of digital twins in case discussions. Faculty highlighted the potential of the platform to reduce preparation workload through improved usability and asynchronous formats. However, challenges such as technical requirements for 3D visualizations and the need for faculty onboarding were noted.
Future directions include extending the tool’s applications to cover the entire skeletal system, incorporating clinical planning software, and enhancing quality management through rigorous validation. Simulation-based education holds promise for improving trauma training, offering a risk-free environment to explore surgical outcomes and post-operative scenarios, ultimately bridging the gap between education and clinical practice.

Keyphrases: digital twins, outcome prediction, simulation based education

In: Joshua William Giles and Aziliz Guezou-Philippe (editors). Proceedings of The 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, vol 8, pages 21-25.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/W8xkr
	https://doi.org/10.29007/2knj

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{CAOS2025:Evolving_Simulation_Based_Education,
  author    = {Andreas Arnegger and Frank Niemeyer and Thomas Mendel},
  title     = {Evolving Simulation-Based Education in Trauma Care: A User-Perspective on Implementation Requirements},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of The 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery},
  editor    = {Joshua William Giles and Aziliz Guezou-Philippe},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Health Sciences},
  volume    = {8},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2398-5305},
  url       = {/publications/paper/W8xkr},
  doi       = {10.29007/2knj},
  pages     = {21-25},
  year      = {2026}}

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