Injuries to the Craniocervical Junction: A 3D Approach to Resident Education for Radiological Imaging

IF 4.7 2区医学 Q1 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Academic Radiology Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-21 DOI:10.1016/j.acra.2026.06.050

Talia Mastalski MA, Elana B. Smith MD, Andrew Sinensky MD, Jeff Day MA, MD

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Abstract

Rationale and Objectives

Injuries to the craniocervical junction (CCJ) are notoriously challenging to diagnose on imaging, often misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Difficulties in visualizing anatomy and a lack of learning materials illustrate the need for clear, accessible resources for residents. This study’s purpose was to create novel visual training resources and assess the effectiveness of still images and animated multimedia resources to determine which was most effective in helping residents learn CCJ injuries and which was more engaging.

Materials and Methods

We created still images and an animation of a CCJ injury that related a 3D model to computed tomography/MR imaging. We tested its efficacy using a Qualtrics survey distributed to medical students and trainees involved in the treatment and diagnosis of CCJ injuries. Participants were randomized into two groups– still images and still images + animation. Participants completed a pre-test, viewed a module, and completed an engagement survey, post-test, and comparison survey.

Results

We tested 56 participants. There was significant improvement (p = 0.000064) between pre- and post-test scores for both still images and still images + animation groups. Animation did not significantly affect learning (p = 0.52) or engagement (p = 0.18), suggesting animation neither helped nor harmed learning or engagement. When participants were asked if they prefer learning from still images or still images + animation, still images + animation was favored by 66.07% for knowledge retention and 69.64% for engagement.

Conclusion

As a learning tool, the combination of animations and still images can enhance engagement and conceptual understanding.

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颅颈交界处损伤：住院医师放射影像学教育的三维方法。

理由和目的：颅脑颈交界处（CCJ）损伤在影像学诊断上是出了名的具有挑战性，经常被误诊或忽视，导致发病率和死亡率增加。解剖学可视化的困难和学习材料的缺乏说明需要为居民提供清晰，可访问的资源。本研究的目的是创建新的视觉训练资源，并评估静态图像和动画多媒体资源的有效性，以确定哪种方法最有效地帮助住院医师学习CCJ损伤，哪种方法更吸引人。材料和方法：我们创建了CCJ损伤的静态图像和动画，将3D模型与计算机断层扫描/磁共振成像相关联。我们对参与CCJ损伤治疗和诊断的医学生和实习生进行了一项质量调查，以检验其疗效。参与者被随机分为两组——静止图像组和静止图像+动画组。参与者完成了一个预测试，观看了一个模块，并完成了参与调查、后测试和比较调查。结果：我们测试了56名参与者。静止图像组和静止图像+动画组的测试前和测试后得分均有显著改善（p = 0.000064）。动画对学习（p = 0.52）或参与（p = 0.18）没有显著影响，这表明动画既没有帮助也没有损害学习或参与。当被问及他们更喜欢从静止图像还是静止图像+动画中学习时，66.07%的人更喜欢静止图像+动画，69.64%的人更喜欢静止图像+动画。结论：作为一种学习工具，动画和静止图像的结合可以提高参与度和概念理解。

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Academic Radiology 医学-核医学

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

10.40%

发文量

432

审稿时长

18 days

期刊介绍： Academic Radiology publishes original reports of clinical and laboratory investigations in diagnostic imaging, the diagnostic use of radioactive isotopes, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, digital subtraction angiography, image-guided interventions and related techniques. It also includes brief technical reports describing original observations, techniques, and instrumental developments; state-of-the-art reports on clinical issues, new technology and other topics of current medical importance; meta-analyses; scientific studies and opinions on radiologic education; and letters to the Editor.