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The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...
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    • Medical Education
    • Surgical Simulation
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Orthopedic surgical interns require extensive clinical skills development.
    • Reduced resident-patient exposure due to healthcare changes necessitates alternative training methods.
    • Simulation training is increasingly mandated for orthopedic residency curricula by governing bodies like the ABOS.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of an orthopedic "intern boot camp" simulation program.
    • To assess the impact of a 3-month simulation curriculum on core orthopedic skills for PGY-1 residents.
    • To compare the skill levels of PGY-1 residents post-boot camp with those of PGY-2 residents.

    Main Methods:

    • A structured 3-month simulation-based curriculum was implemented for 8 orthopedic PGY-1 residents.
    • Seven core orthopedic skills were assessed using task-specific and global rating scales.
    • The PGY-1 group's performance was compared to a control group of 7 PGY-2 residents.

    Main Results:

    • PGY-1 residents showed statistically significant improvements in all 7 assessed skill modules after the boot camp.
    • Post-boot camp, PGY-1 residents' task-specific scores were comparable to those of PGY-2 residents.
    • Skills evaluated included sterile technique, wound closure, knot tying, casting/splinting, arthrocentesis, internal fixation, and compartment syndrome evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • A 3-month simulation-based boot camp effectively enhances essential clinical skills for orthopedic interns.
    • Early simulation training can elevate PGY-1 residents' skills to the level of more experienced PGY-2 residents.
    • Simulation training is a valuable tool for addressing limitations in traditional resident-patient exposure.