Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality

Abstract Introduction This study addresses the ossification process of the foot, a topic of great relevance within podiatry courses. Understanding the chronology of foot bone formation is essential for evaluating pathological processes and establishing appropriate therapeutic actions to improve pati...

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Main Authors: Ana Cristina Moreno‐Marin, Manuel Pardo Rios, Eva Lopezosa‐Reca, Cristina Molina García, Salvador Díaz‐Miguel, Beatriz Gómez‐Martín, Paula Cobos‐Moreno
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Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70008
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author Ana Cristina Moreno‐Marin
Manuel Pardo Rios
Eva Lopezosa‐Reca
Cristina Molina García
Salvador Díaz‐Miguel
Beatriz Gómez‐Martín
Paula Cobos‐Moreno
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Manuel Pardo Rios
Eva Lopezosa‐Reca
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Salvador Díaz‐Miguel
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description Abstract Introduction This study addresses the ossification process of the foot, a topic of great relevance within podiatry courses. Understanding the chronology of foot bone formation is essential for evaluating pathological processes and establishing appropriate therapeutic actions to improve patient quality of life. The main objectives of this work are to understand the ossification process of the foot bones and to propose an appropriate didactic methodology for effective learning of this process. Materials and Methods The individual ossification sequences of the foot bones were established and virtually recreated to make these processes more didactic and usable as teaching aids. The literature search was conducted using the PRISMA statement, focusing on terms, such as “bone ossification,” “foot,” and “bone development,” and included relevant studies from medical databases. Results Updating the ossification ages and providing previously unavailable visual teaching material offers a useful tool for improving the teaching of this subject. It was found that, in general, the tarsal bones show significant differences in ossification ages between sexes, with later and slower ossification in males. These differences are statistically analyzed and presented in detailed comparative tables. Conclusions The use of innovative teaching tools, such as virtual anatomical models, helps students to better understand the ossification process of foot bones. Implementing these tools in the podiatry curriculum not only facilitates knowledge acquisition but also enhances the quality of teaching and, consequently, the future clinical practice of students.
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spelling doaj-art-55b2d5cc90e64898ac4ccf27562427c92025-08-20T02:40:25ZengWileyJournal of Foot and Ankle Research1757-11462024-12-01174n/an/a10.1002/jfa2.70008Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual realityAna Cristina Moreno‐Marin0Manuel Pardo Rios1Eva Lopezosa‐Reca2Cristina Molina García3Salvador Díaz‐Miguel4Beatriz Gómez‐Martín5Paula Cobos‐Moreno6Grupo de Investigación de Nuevas Tecnologías para la Salud Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) Guadalupe, Murcia SpainGrupo de Investigación de Nuevas Tecnologías para la Salud Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) Guadalupe, Murcia SpainDepartment Nursing and Podiatry University of Malaga (UMA) Málaga SpainGrupo de Investigación de Nuevas Tecnologías para la Salud Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) Guadalupe, Murcia SpainDepartment Nursing and Podiatry University of Malaga (UMA) Málaga SpainNursing Department University of Extremadura (UEX) Extremadura SpainGrupo de Investigación de Nuevas Tecnologías para la Salud Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) Guadalupe, Murcia SpainAbstract Introduction This study addresses the ossification process of the foot, a topic of great relevance within podiatry courses. Understanding the chronology of foot bone formation is essential for evaluating pathological processes and establishing appropriate therapeutic actions to improve patient quality of life. The main objectives of this work are to understand the ossification process of the foot bones and to propose an appropriate didactic methodology for effective learning of this process. Materials and Methods The individual ossification sequences of the foot bones were established and virtually recreated to make these processes more didactic and usable as teaching aids. The literature search was conducted using the PRISMA statement, focusing on terms, such as “bone ossification,” “foot,” and “bone development,” and included relevant studies from medical databases. Results Updating the ossification ages and providing previously unavailable visual teaching material offers a useful tool for improving the teaching of this subject. It was found that, in general, the tarsal bones show significant differences in ossification ages between sexes, with later and slower ossification in males. These differences are statistically analyzed and presented in detailed comparative tables. Conclusions The use of innovative teaching tools, such as virtual anatomical models, helps students to better understand the ossification process of foot bones. Implementing these tools in the podiatry curriculum not only facilitates knowledge acquisition but also enhances the quality of teaching and, consequently, the future clinical practice of students.https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70008anatomybone growthfootossificationvirtual anatomical modelvirtual reality
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Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
anatomy
bone growth
foot
ossification
virtual anatomical model
virtual reality
title Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
title_full Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
title_fullStr Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
title_full_unstemmed Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
title_short Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality
title_sort resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification graphic design and virtual reality
topic anatomy
bone growth
foot
ossification
virtual anatomical model
virtual reality
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