Surgical Skills Lab
The Surgical Skills Lab at Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF) provides space, equipment, and services needed for medical professionals to experience hands-on training in the latest surgical techniques and medical devices.
Overview
Surgical Skills Lab (SSL)
The Surgical Skills Lab provides a hands-on learning environment for surgeons, fellows, residents, and industry partners to develop and refine surgical techniques using advanced simulation and biomechanical testing technologies.
Biomechanical Testing Equipment
- KUKA KR300 Robotic Testing System
- Instron ElectroPuls E10000 Linear-Torsion Testing System
- Advanced biomechanical testing and validation capabilities
Surgical Training Resources
- Arthroscopy training stations
- Surgical simulation platforms
- Arthroscopic and suture practice models
- Procedure-specific training modules
- Advanced surgical simulators
Surgical Technology
- Arthrex SynergyID 4K Visualization System
- SynergyRF Bipolar Ablation
- Synergy Resection Shaver Systems
- Arthrex drill and saw systems
- Arthrex AR-600C Power System
- Stryker sagittal saw systems
- Smith+Nephew DYONICS Power II
Education & Research Opportunities
- Hands-on surgical skills training
- Cadaveric and simulation-based education
- Medical device evaluation
- Biomechanical research studies
- Collaborative industry innovation projects
