{"id":"915e76ce-b62b-40a0-97fd-5843619ceb02","slug":"before-microsurgical-skill-training-on-a-simulator-is-recommended-to-reduce-hand-tremors-appropriate-studies-must-demonstrate-its-benefit","title":"Before microsurgical skill training on a simulator is recommended to reduce hand tremors, appropriate studies must demonstrate its benefit","authors":["Josef Finsterer"],"abstract":"Background: The article discusses the use of a simulator designed to train microsurgical skills and assess hand tremors, which has received positive feedback from residents. However, the effectiveness of this simulator has not been validated through rigorous studies. Summary: The authors argue that a blinded, prospective, multicenter, and controlled study is necessary to determine the true benefits of the training method. They highlight that hand tremors can have various causes, and training may not be effective for all types of tremors, particularly those that are involuntary. Conclusion: The letter emphasizes the need for further research to address the limitations of the current study and suggests incorporating recommendations for stress reduction and the management of potential tremor triggers. Keywords: microsurgery, hand tremors, training simulator, stress reduction, tremor causes, surgical education, prospective study","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/general-neurosurgery.png","publishDate":"2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_725_2024","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Letter to the Editor"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/915e76ce-b62b-40a0-97fd-5843619ceb02/pdf"}