Table 1.

Experience/knowledge prior to simulation-based training for haptic and non-haptic groups. Data was gathered through a self-reported questionnaire where participants were asked to rate experience on a scale of 1 (no prior experience/knowledge) to 5 (extensive prior experience/knowledge).

	Haptic	Non-haptic
Operative cases assisted	44 (77)†	38 (86)†
Operative cases performed	11 (29)†	15 (50)†
Use of domestic drill	1 (0.5, 3)	1 (0, 2)
Use of drill in operating room	1 (0, 1.5)	0 (0)
Safe surgical use of orthopaedic drill	1 (0, 2.5)	0 (0, 2)
Familiarity of anatomical structures of tibia	2 (2, 3)	2 (1.75, 3.25)
Use of PC or console games	3 (1.5, 4)	2.5 (1, 3)
Experience of VR/Immersive games	1 (0, 2)	1 (0, 2)
Prior use of orthopaedic simulation platform	0 (0)	0 (0)

Data presented as median (IQR) expect ^†mean (SD).