Analysis of Hip and Knee Reconstruction Questions on the Orthopedic In-Training Examination.
J Arthroplasty
; 36(3): 1156-1159, 2021 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
It is vital for orthopedic residents and residency programs to have a current understanding of the materials and resources utilized on the Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE) to tailor resident educational curricula accordingly. This study presents an updated analysis of the hip and knee section of the OITE.METHODS:
All OITE questions related to hip and knee reconstruction over six examinations between 2014 and 2019 were analyzed for topic, subtopic, taxonomy, imaging modalities, resident performance, and references.RESULTS:
There were 166 hip and knee reconstruction questions of 1600 OITE questions (10.4%) over a six-year period. The most commonly tested topics include mechanical properties of total knee and hip implants (10.8%), instability after THA (10.8%), periprosthetic fracture (10.2%), and prosthetic joint infection (10.2%). A total of 362 references were cited from 68 different sources. The most common sources were JOA, JBJS, JAAOS, and CORR, which were collectively responsible for 68% of all citations. There was an average publication lag of 7.1 years, with 75% of all citations falling within 10 years of the question date. Compared with a prior analysis from 2005 and 2009, there were significantly more complex multistep questions regarding treatment and fewer one-step knowledge recall questions (P = .003). Similarly, recent tests had significantly more questions involving interpretation of radiographs (55%, P < .001) and advanced imaging (9.6%, P < .001), compared with a decade ago.CONCLUSIONS:
The OITE continues to evolve over time, incorporating recent literature and topics. The current analysis identifies high-yield topics and resources that can guide resident preparation for the OITE hip and knee section.Key words
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Internship and Residency
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Humans
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En
Year:
2021
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