Analysis of the Shoulder and Elbow Section of the Korean Orthopedic In-training Examination

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) and compare them with those of the US Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (US OITE). Methods: Twenty-nine questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE from 2010 to 2014 were analyzed and compared with those of the US OITE (80 questions) by literature review. A thorough analysis of the contents was performed after categorizing as topics, diagnostic tools, treatment modalities, taxonomic classification, and references. Results: The shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE was 5.8% weight which was similar to the US OITE (5.9%). The most commonly appearing topic was anterior labral injury (17.2%) on the KOITE compared to instability and arthritis (21.3%, each) on the US OITE. Magnetic resonance imaging was most frequently appeared imaging modality on the KOITE (41.0%) compared to the radiograph on the US OITE (43.0%). The Latarjet procedure was the most commonly asked treatment modality (22.2%) on the KOITE, whereas arthroplasty (33.3%) on the US OITE. The KOITE showed an even taxonomic classification distribution compared to the US OITE. Campbell's operative orthopaedics covered 96.6% questions as a reference on the KOITE compared to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume on the US OITE, which covered 45.0%.Conclusions: This specific analysis shows us current trends of the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE and it might be developed for use in the educational curricula for the trainee. (Clin Shoulder Elbow 2016;19(2):67-72)

Analysis of the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination: The Hip and Pelvis Section

“…Of these, the hip and pelvis section comprised 75 questions (15.0%). According to previous reports, 5.8% of the questions during the same period were in the shoulder and elbow section and 12.2% in the hand and wrist section 16 17) . Although further analysis of other anatomic regions is required, the hip and pelvis section occupies a relatively large proportion.…”

“…The KOITE began in 1980, but few analytical or descriptive studies have been conducted. Two papers focused on the shoulder and elbow section and the hand and wrist section 16 17) . As faculty members and orthopedic surgeons at teaching hospitals in the hip and pelvis surgery subspecialty, our interest in training of orthopedic residents and the role of the KOITE led us to perform this study.…”