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Wii-habilitation taking off with doctors and patients

American scientists are using Nintendo’s popular Wii gaming console for uses never dreamed of by its creators, including patient rehabilitation and training for surgeons.

The Wii console’s unique point of difference is its motion-sensitive wireless controller, known as a ‘Wii-mote’, which controls the player’s avatar on a monitor reports LiveScience.

Surgeons in training may hone their fine motor skills by playing with a Wii.