Can a simple test of visual-motor skill predict the performance of microsurgeons?

摘要: A new test of manual dexterity and a spatial ability were administered to 37 participants microsurgery training course. Performance on microsurgical tasks undertaken by the trainees assess their surgical skill correlated significantly (rho = -0.54, P < or 0.01) with 0.36, 0.05) ability. The first these findings is contrary those studies concerned general surgery whereas second confirms results reported research. Explanation for given in terms specific nature compared surgery.