4. Acupuncture Simulation

[fs-toc-h2]Overview

This tutorial shows you how to use the needle for acupuncture simulation, visualize needle insertion, and see the corresponding angle and depth in VR environment to better understand acupuncture.

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[fs-toc-h2]Insertion

You can use the needle to practice insertion into the virtual human body and feel haptic feedback during the simulation in AcuMap.

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Grab & Penetrate

Grab a needle with the trigger and insert it into the virtual human body. You will see the angle and depth information whenever the needle passes through the skin.

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Display Window

A window on your left controller will display the details of the insertion process, including the angle, depth, projected path and collided structures layer by layer.

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Info Card

A window on your left controller will display the details of the insertion process, including the angle, depth, projected path and collided structures layer by layer.

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[fs-toc-h2]Use Case

Watch the video to learn how we use the simulation to teach students about the concept of dangerous acupoints

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Lung Meridian

Caution must be taken when needling LU1 to prevent pneumothorax. The acupuncture procedure should be performed carefully, directing the needle upward and outward.

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Sciatic Nerve Pain

Watch how we simulate acupuncture to help students learn how to treat sciatic nerve pain.

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