Virtual Reality Decreases Child Anxiety and Pain as Well as Caregiver Anxiety and Pain Perception During Orthopaedic Clinic Office Procedures

Virtual Reality Decreases Child Anxiety and Pain as Well as Caregiver Anxiety and Pain Perception During Orthopaedic Clinic Office Procedures

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the use of a virtual reality experience can decrease child and caregiver anxiety and pain for simple orthopaedic office procedures.

Inclusion Criteria for pediatric patient:

• Undergoing cast removal, pin removal, or suture removal in study affiliated clinic
• Less than 17 years old

Exclusion Criteria for pediatric patient:

• History of seizures
• Pregnant, have preexisting binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition
• Patients can't have implanted medical devices including cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids and defibrillators

There is no minimum or maximum age for the Caretakers/Parents.