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. 2015 Sep 14;474(4):945–955. doi: 10.1007/s11999-015-4555-8

Table 7.

Fourteen tools were taught in 16 modules*

Tool module Submodule (simple behaviors)
Saw 1 (cast saw) Rules For Tools
Plunge cut
Run cut
Saw 2 (oscillating) Rules For Tools
-Fully incorporated TAG methodology Run Cut
Plunge Cut
Flush Cut
Saw 3 (reciprocating) Rules For Tools
Push Cut
Pivot Cut
Scissor Rules For Tools
Cutting
Spreading
Suture Rules For Tools
-Fully incorporated TAG methodology Square Knot (two hand)
Square Knot (non-dominant)
Square Knot (one hand)
Square Knot (non-dominant)
Slider Knot
Bowline
Suture Passing
Drill 1 (fundamentals) Rules For Tools
-Fully incorporated TAG methodology Dimple
Drill Hole
Angular Drilling
Plunge Avoidance
Paired Targeting
Drill 2 (screwdriver) Rules For Tools
Screw Placement
Over Drilling
Compression screw
Countersink
Drill 3 (drilling options) Rules For Tools
Single hand drilling
Angular drill to target
Perfect circles
Drill 4 (high speed) Rules For Tools
Straight lines
Circles
Keyholes
Cutting metal
Drill 5 (reamer) Rules For Tools for Acetabular Reamer
-Plunge reaming
-Side reaming
Rules For Tools for Cannulated Reamer
-Tunnel cutting
Arthroscope + diagnostic Rules For Tools
Insertion
Quadrant visualization
Eyepiece rotation
Forward and back
Probe triangulation
Grasper
Arthroscope + manual tools Rules For Tools
Straight Biters
Angled Biters
Suture Passers
Chisels and Rasps
Arthroscope + power tools Rules For Tools
Arthroplasty system
Drills and Reamers
Osteotome Rules For Tools RFT
Straight cut
Circular cut
Shaving and gouging
Channel cuts
Rongeur/curette Rules For Tools
Front bite
Side bite
Rip
Compartment pressure monitor Rules For Tools
Monitor pressure

* Seventy-two submodules enabled us to train foundation, simple, and complex behaviors using a variety of inexpensive materials.