Simulated Hip Arthroscopy Skills: Learning Curves with the Lateral and Supine Patient Positions

Abstract

Trainees with minimal experience with hip arthroscopy progressively learn and objectively improve their performance when using a hip simulator. Orientation after portal exchange is difficult for all trainees but particularly for those learning with a simulated patient lateral position. Trainees are likely to benefit from simulator training to learn orientation and basic competence prior to performing hip arthroscopy on patients.