Design and assessment of a 3D-printed wrist arthroscopy simulator

Axel Koehly, Alexandre Quemener-Tanguy, Safire Ballet, Laurent Obert, Thomas Fradin, François Loisel

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume): Journal of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand & Official Journal of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

Published online on February 12, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Ahead of Print.
Introduction:Wrist arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure with a long learning curve, and many trainees report limited exposure during their surgical education. Simulation offers an accessible and ethical alternative to cadaver training. The ...