Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	111648
Country	United Kingdom

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Bridging the gap: A scoping review of wet and dry lab simulation training in orthopaedic surgical education
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Sari Wathiq Al Hajaj, Chandramohan Ravichandran, Karthic Swaminathan, Sanjeevi Bharadwaj, Vishnu V Nair, Hussein Shoukry and Sriram Srinivasan
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Corresponding Author	Sari Wathiq Al Hajaj, MD, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom, Kettering NN16 8UZ, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. sarialhajaj95@gmail.com
Key Words	Orthopaedic education; Wet lab; Dry lab; Simulation training; Virtual reality; Surgical procedure
Core Tip	Orthopaedic training faces challenges like less operative exposure, safety concerns, and limited hours. Simulation-based education provides safe, consistent skill development. This review compares wet and dry labs, with virtual reality leading in dry labs (78%), and cadavers still the most realistic. Each method has advantages, and a hybrid approach can connect basic and advanced training. Standardized metrics and policies are key for adopting hybrid curricula.
Citation	Al Hajaj SW, Ravichandran C, Swaminathan K, Bharadwaj S, Nair VV, Shoukry H, Srinivasan S. Bridging the gap: A scoping review of wet and dry lab simulation training in orthopaedic surgical education. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-07-06 12:50
Peer-Review Started	2025-07-06 12:51
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Return for Revision	2025-07-29 09:39
Revised	2025-09-04 13:48
Second Decision	2025-11-18 01:41
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-11-18 03:16
Articles in Press	2025-11-18 03:16
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