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Pilot study for an orthopedic surgical training laboratory for basic motor skills
Jonathan M Christy, Gregory P Kolovich, Matthew D Beal
1Arthur James Cancer Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. joel.mayerson@osumc.edu.
American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|November 8, 2014
Summary
An intensive surgical skills training session significantly improved orthopedic residents' knowledge and practical abilities in core musculoskeletal medicine areas. This training shows promise for enhancing resident education in orthopedic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Skills Training
Background:
- The optimal methods for teaching and evaluating residents' musculoskeletal medicine knowledge and orthopedic surgical skills are not well-defined.
- Junior orthopedic residents require foundational training in essential surgical techniques and equipment handling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate a surgical skills training session for junior orthopedic residents.
- To assess improvements in residents' knowledge and practical skills in core orthopedic areas.
Main Methods:
- A skills training session was developed covering power equipment, casting/splinting, suturing, and instrument identification.
- Eleven orthopedic residents (postgraduate year 1-3) participated, undergoing pre- and post-session written examinations and an ankle fracture model assessment.
Main Results:
- Written examination scores showed a significant pre-post improvement (P < .05).
- Ankle fracture model performance demonstrated a significant increase in overall percentile scores post-session (P = .03).
- The training positively impacted both knowledge-based and practical skill assessments.
Conclusions:
- An intensive laboratory-based surgical skills training program can effectively enhance junior orthopedic residents' basic surgical competencies.
- This training approach holds potential for improving the foundational knowledge and practical skills crucial for orthopedic surgery residents.
