Table 6.

Main Advantages and Limitations of Each Type of Arthroscopy Simulator

Arthroscopy Simulators	Advantages	Limitations
Cadaver lab (Gold standard for training)	Real anatomy, every kind of tasks and complete simulation	High prices, requires travel, legal restrictions in different countries, days off, check of the surgical technique only after anatomical dissection, risk of disease transmission
Robotic simulator	Anatomical very realistic simulation; advanced tasks	High prices and cost-effectiveness; not portable
Nonanatomic simulator	Very low prices; “at home” simulator	Only basic skills; not realistic
Anatomic training model	Anatomical realistic simulation; advanced tasks; easy and immediate check of the surgical technique; portable	Camera 0°, need for spare parts