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ArthroS™

Arthroscopic skills with no risk to the patient.

Complete arthroscopic simulation for shoulder, knee, hip and ankle — from diagnosis to reconstruction, with realistic haptics and a validated competency curriculum.

5
anatomical regions
A+
validation class
AANA
official curriculum
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The technology

Realistic haptics, validated competency

ArthroS reproduces the true dynamics of arthroscopy — camera navigation, work with original instruments and real-time tissue feedback.

The competency curriculum follows the official AANA syllabus and is validated at Baylor College of Medicine, demonstrating skill transfer to the operating room.

Specification
Regionsshoulder · knee · hip · ankle · wrist
Hapticsforce + tactile
Instrumentsoriginal arthroscopic
CurriculumAANA competency-based
Exercises300+
Assessmentobjective metrics
ClassA+
From the simulator

Two short clips: knee and FAST

Knee module: camera and instrument handling in the anatomical knee model.
FAST module: triangulation and bimanual coordination exercises in a non-anatomical environment.
Training modules

What you train

0101

Knee

Diagnostics, FAST fundamentals, ACL reconstruction, meniscus.

0202

Shoulder

Diagnostics, rotator cuff, Bankart repair.

0303

Hip

Diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy.

0404

Ankle

Anterior and posterior approach.

0505

Wrist

In development — coming soon.

0505

FAST — basic skills

8 cases / 136 camera-navigation drills (centring, horizon, periscoping) + 8 cases / 164 bimanual-skills drills (triangulation, grasping).

Modules in detail

Shoulder, knee, hip and ankle.

01

FAST

Fundamentals of Arthroscopy Surgery — developed with AANA and AGA: camera navigation and triangulation in a non-anatomical environment.

02

Knee

Anatomical knee model with soft skin; add-ons: meniscus repair (all-inside, outside-in), ACL reconstruction (BTB, anteromedial approach), AANA meniscectomy (10 cases).

03

Shoulder

Anatomical model, landmark palpation; add-ons: rotator cuff repair (single-/double-row), Bankart repair.

04

Hip

Radiation-free virtual fluoroscopy simulation for portal placement.

05

Ankle

Tight joint, elevated risk of cartilage/nerve damage — practise safely.

06

DASS

Diagnostic Arthroscopy Skill Score — objective assessment (AGA); requires FAST + Knee.

Progression (aligned to ACGME Milestones 2.0): Essential Skills → Diagnostic Exams → Therapeutic Cases → Advanced Procedures. Institutions: AANA, AGA, swiss orthopaedics, ESSKA.

Technology & haptics
01

Camera navigation

Realistic field of view and orientation inside the joint.

02

Tissue deformation

Dynamic tissue response during palpation and resection.

03

Original instruments

Work with real arthroscopic instruments and optics.

04

Objective metrics

Automatic scoring of accuracy, time and economy of motion.

Evidence

Validated in practice

A+validation class

a

Skill-transfer validation.

A

Official competency curriculum.

Publications

Proven construct and transfer validity.

Who it is for
OrthopaedicsSports traumatologyResidentsArthroscopy courses
Learning pathway
01

Fundamentals (FAST)

Triangulation, navigation, economy of motion.

02

Diagnostic arthroscopy

Systematic joint inspection.

03

Targeted procedures

ACL, rotator cuff, meniscus.

04

Competency assessment

Objective thresholds before patient contact.

Gallery
ArthroS™
ArthroS™ procedure view
Platform and modules

One platform, interchangeable anatomical models

ArthroS with the knee model mounted
ArthroS platform with knee model and original arthroscopic instruments.
Arthroscopic view: rotator cuff repair
Shoulder module: rotator cuff repair with suture anchors.
FAST software: camera navigation task
FAST module: camera navigation task (periscoping) with objective scoring.
Key facts
01

Five areas: knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, FAST

02

300+ exercises

03

Part of the Swiss Orthopaedics examination since 2013

04

Part of the AGA examination since 2023

Training for your team

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Documentation & evidence

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