ArthroS

Arthroscopy Surgical Training Simulator

ArthroS

High-fidelity arthroscopy training for orthopaedic surgeons, registrars, and clinical education programs.

ArthroS™ Arthroscopy Surgical Simulator

The ArthroS™ arthroscopy surgical simulator delivers highly realistic, hands-on orthopaedic training designed to prepare surgeons for real operating room procedures.

The ArthroS combines anatomically accurate joint models, real surgical instruments, and advanced haptic feedback to closely replicate the look, feel, and workflow of live arthroscopic surgery. Trainees can practise diagnostic and operative techniques in a safe, controlled environment that mirrors clinical conditions.

ArthroS supports competency-based arthroscopy training across a wide range of procedures, enabling hospitals, universities, and surgical colleges to standardise skills development, objectively assess performance, and accelerate progression from simulation to clinical practice.

By reducing learning curves and improving procedural confidence, ArthroS helps training programs enhance surgical proficiency while supporting better patient outcomes and safer care delivery.

Features

Realistic Arthroscopic Imaging

High-resolution, real-time arthroscopic visualisation
Anatomically accurate joint models based on clinical imaging
Dynamic camera control replicating true arthroscopy workflows

Orthopaedic Procedure Simulation

Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy procedures across major joints
Step-by-step procedural workflows aligned with clinical practice
Progressive case complexity supporting trainee development

Instruments & Haptic Feedback

Advanced haptic feedback simulating tissue interaction and resistance
Authentic instrument handling to reinforce muscle memory
Replicated surgical arthroscopy instruments

Education & Performance Assessment

Objective performance metrics and skill assessment
Competency-based training modules
Self-guided learning pathways and structured curricula

Clinical Training Programs

Suitable for hospitals, universities, and simulation centres
Supports registrar, fellowship, and continuing professional development programs
Enables standardised training delivery across institutions

Benefits

Enhancing arthroscopic skills through structured, competency-based simulation training.

Exposure to a wide range of anatomies and joint pathologies, including complex and less frequently encountered cases
Development of core arthroscopic skills such as triangulation, camera navigation, and instrument coordination
Repetitive, deliberate practice to improve technical precision and procedural confidence

Practice managing procedural challenges and simulated intra-operative complications in real time
Step-by-step reinforcement of diagnostic and operative arthroscopy workflows
Objective feedback to support skills progression and readiness for clinical practice

Book

A Virtual Demo

Experience the full capability of your simulation unit with a virtual demo. The unit manufacturers, Surgical Science, will host your virtual demo whilst our team organise everything for you including scheduling, reminders, and follow-up aftercare.

Modules Library

The ArthroS™ platform includes a comprehensive range of shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle modules, covering diagnostic workflows, procedural techniques, and joint-specific pathologies. Each module is designed to align with competency-based training frameworks and realistic clinical progression.

New modules and cases are continually developed and existing content is regularly updated, ensuring training programs remain current with evolving arthroscopic techniques, instrumentation, and educational standards. This modular approach enables hospitals, universities, and surgical colleges to tailor curricula to trainee level and learning objectives.

ArthroS™ Modules

ArthroS™ Shoulder

ArthroS™ Shoulder provides realistic arthroscopic training using an anatomically detailed shoulder model with soft tissue simulation. Trainees practise landmark identification and movements such as abduction, adduction, flexion, traction, and rotation.

The module supports navigation of the 15-point shoulder examination and therapeutic procedures across a wide range of shoulder pathologies, including SLAP and Bankart lesions, PASTA tears, synovial inflammation, impingement, and loose bodies.

ArthroS™ Knee

ArthroS™ Knee delivers high-fidelity knee arthroscopy training focused on diagnostic evaluation and procedural workflows. Trainees practise triangulation, scope handling, and systematic joint inspection.

The module supports a variety of knee pathologies and procedures, including meniscal assessment, cartilage evaluation, and loose body removal, reinforcing core arthroscopic skills transferable to the operating room.

ArthroS™ Hip

ArthroS™ Hip enables advanced hip arthroscopy training with accurate joint anatomy and realistic portal establishment. Trainees learn safe access techniques and navigation of the central and peripheral compartments using multiple viewing angles.

The module supports diagnostic arthroscopy and therapeutic procedures such as cam decompression, loose body removal, and labral assessment, helping users build confidence in one of the most technically demanding arthroscopic joints.

ArthroS™ Ankle

ArthroS™ Ankle prepares trainees for the unique challenges of ankle arthroscopy, including limited joint space and restricted visual landmarks. Users develop precise instrument control and spatial awareness.

Training scenarios include diagnostic arthroscopy, navigation of anterior and posterior compartments, and management of common ankle conditions, supporting safer and more confident clinical performance.

Research

Anetzberger H, Reppenhagen S, Eickhoff H, Seibert FJ, Döring B, Haasters F, Mohr M, Becker R. Ten hours of simulator training in arthroscopy are insufficient to reach the target level based on the Diagnostic Arthroscopic Skill Score. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Apr;30(4):1471-1479. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06648-y.

Seil R, Hoeltgen C, Thomazeau H, Anetzberger H, Becker R. Surgical simulation training should become a mandatory part of orthopaedic education. J Exp Orthop. 2022 Feb 28;9(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s40634-022-00455-1.

Anetzberger H, Becker R, Eickhoff H, Seibert FJ, Döring B, Haasters F, Mohr M, Reppenhagen S. The Diagnostic Arthroscopy Skill Score (DASS): a reliable and suitable assessment tool for arthroscopic skill training. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Jan;30(1):349-360. doi: 10.1007/s00167-021-06554-3.

Tronchot A, Berthelemy J, Thomazeau H, Huaulmé A, Walbron P, Sirveaux F, Jannin P. Validation of virtual reality arthroscopy simulator relevance in characterising experienced surgeons. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2021 Dec;107(8):103079. doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103079.

Huri G, Gülşen MR, Karmış EB, Karagüven D. Cadaver versus simulator based arthroscopic training in shoulder surgery. Turk J Med Sci. 2021 Jun 28;51(3):1179-1190. doi: 10.3906/sag-2011-71.

Bishop ME, Ode GE, Hurwit DJ, Zmugg S, Rauck RC, Nguyen JT, Ranawat AS. The Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Evaluation Tool Global Rating Scale is a Valid and Reliable Adjunct Measure of Performance on a Virtual Reality Simulator for Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy. 2021 Jun;37(6):1856-1866. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.01.046.

Aftercare & Support

Ongoing local support. Whenever you need it.

Phantasim offers a critical aftercare package to ensure our friendly support team can assist if you have an issue with your simulator or modules.

Based in Western Australia, Phantasim can access your simulator via satellite and resolve any issues remotely. If your simulator requires hands-on assessment, our support team will visit your facility anywhere in Australia or New Zealand to appraise your simulator and provide a solution.

Need a Custom Solution?

Our engineers can personalise a solution to assist your business. Get in touch to find out more.

Sole Distributer for Australia
and New Zealand

Whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand, our team at Phantasim are your surgical simulation partners. Our dedicated team handle distribution, maintenance, and ongoing aftercare for simulation units and modules.

Proudly Partnered With
VirtaMed

Phantasim are proudly partnered with VirtaMed, who manufacture the simulation units which support the education and growth of medical professionals across the globe.

Premium Aftercare
And Support

Our aftercare team at Phantasim are just a phone call away. Once you’ve received your simulator, we will visit your facility for installation and analysis as well as provide ongoing aftercare and support.

Remote Aftercare

Each simulator has remote access capabilities, allowing our team to assess any issues or irregular activities from any location. Alternatively, our support team can visit your facility as part of your aftercare package.

Barry T. Katzen, M.D., FACR, FACC, FSIR

Director

Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany

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We have been very interested in improving patient care through learning and essentially rehearsing the procedures before we treat the patients.

Using advanced simulation techniques similar to what pilots use, we are able to take patient specific information and rehearse the procedure before we actually perform the real procedure.

Horst Sievert MD PhD

Director

Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany

“

Simulators will have a place in the future to plan a procedure.

They are not only for training. They allow us to look at the anatomy and try devices before we actually start the procedure.

Prof. Michael Glikson

Director of Electrophysiology and Pacing

Sheba Medical Center, Israel

“

I remember my days as a new intern….the first cases I performed were very difficult and it was a scary experience, since it takes between 10-20 procedures until you really feel that you are proficient.

With today’s technological advances we have the ability to train doctors on full procedures using medical simulators as advanced as the Simbionix ANGIO Mentor, prior to having them perform on live patients. By providing this opportunity, the learning curve is significantly shortened and trainees gain confidence before they approach their first cases.

Dr Thomas Bossmar, MD, PhD

Consultant at the Women's Clinic and Practicum

SuS in Lund

“

I want to emphatically state that simulated laparoscopic training with LapSim should be a cornerstone of surgeon training and absolutely contributes to patient safety.

In the last 25 years, I have organized about 50 courses in practical surgery for residents and specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In the courses involving laparoscopy, LapSim has been used to a significant extent for training and evaluation. With the extensive scientific documentation available, and based on my many years of experience with LapSim, I want to emphatically state that simulated laparoscopic training with LapSim should be a cornerstone of surgeon training and absolutely contributes to patient safety.