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  • Medical Education
  • Anatomy
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Background:

  • Physical examination competency is crucial for medical learners.
  • Standardized patients (SPs) have limitations in simulating certain pathologies, hindering skill development.
  • Lack of exposure to diverse pathologies in training settings presents a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of Thiel-embalmed cadavers in improving medical learners' physical examination skills.
  • To assess the effectiveness of Thiel cadavers in teaching the Lachman exam for diagnosing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
  • To compare the learning experience with Thiel cadavers versus standardized patients.

Main Methods:

  • Four Thiel-embalmed cadavers were prepared with three scenarios: ACL tear, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear, and sham incision.
  • Fifty-four medical learners participated in diagnostic exercises focusing on the Lachman exam for ACL tears.
  • Post-study surveys were administered to assess learner confidence and technique enhancement.

Main Results:

  • Learners reported increased confidence in performing the Lachman exam on real patients.
  • The study demonstrated an enhancement in learners' Lachman technique.
  • A majority of learners expressed a preference for using both SPs and Thiel cadavers in their training.

Conclusions:

  • Thiel-embalmed cadavers are a valuable resource for physical examination education, particularly for pathologies difficult to simulate with SPs.
  • The use of Thiel cadavers can significantly improve medical students' diagnostic accuracy and confidence in specific physical exam maneuvers.
  • Integrating Thiel cadavers into curricula can address limitations of SPs in teaching physical exam skills for conditions like ACL deficiency.