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University of Pittsburgh

Noel Jabbour

Joseph T Samosky

Molly Knewtson

Micah Milad Jabbour

Jonathan M Kenneson

Nathan Nabil Jabbour

A method, apparatus and kit can be configured to facilitate improvements in fine motor skills of a user. The fine motor skills can be practiced in a way that also allows the user to better appreciate depth perception and other issues associated with manipulation of objects by use of hand operated tools while the user views an image of such activity via imaging provided by a camera sensor connected to a display device. In some embodiments, a case can be provided that is moveable from a closed position to an open and standing position to facilitate activities that allow a user to improve his or her fine motor skills and other related skills (e.g. depth perception appreciation). Such skill improvement can help a user improve their ability to perform surgical operational tasks or other fine motor related tasks.

Kit, method and apparatus for surgical simulation and/or fine motor skill training for surgical work

A system for performing a myringotomy training procedure placing a tympanostomy tube in a simulated ear drum of a patient includes a canal structure. The canal structure includes a tubular portion having an inner surface formed from a conductive material disposed about a longitudinal axis, the tubular portion having a first end, an opposite second end; and a thin membrane selectively coupled to the second end of the tubular portion.

Myringotomy surgical training device with real-time and stored feedback on performance

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Noel Jabbour