Best way to prepare for orthopedics rotation

[GonefromTX]

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Hi everyone, I was wondering what the consensus is on regarding how to pre-read orthopedics before starting on the elective rotation.

All the attendings at my school recommend Netter's Concise Orthopaedics. How should I approach reading this book? I'd like to first read a section and do questions on that section (my approach to reading First Aid or any other review book).

Where can I find the sectional questions, if they are recommended? Also, any other recommended video resources etc? Im actually a pretty slow/bad reader.

Thanks in advance!

 

[bashwell]

Best way to prepare for an ortho rotation? Protein shake + lift! 😉

 

[GonefromTX]

Best way to prepare for an ortho rotation? Protein shake + lift! 😉

Done. Now i need practice questions.

 

[OrthoTraumaMD]

I think I answered this somewhere in my AMA about the books to read. Go with handbook of fractures (since you'll likely be seeing consults), and Netter's. If you're a real gunner, pick up hoppenfeld's physical exam of the spine and extremities.

 

[CherryRedDracul]

- know all the current things happening in sports
- be proficient in your knowledge about cars
- start lifting if you haven't already
- use the words "dude" and "bro"
- follow OrthoTraumaMD's advice
- be a team player and work hard

 

[GonefromTX]

I think I answered this somewhere in my AMA about the books to read. Go with handbook of fractures (since you'll likely be seeing consults), and Netter's. If you're a real gunner, pick up hoppenfeld's physical exam of the spine and extremities.

Thanks! I'll likely read all of the above!

Do you think the 2500+ free practice questions on Orthobullets are good for my level/sufficient? Also, anymore sources of questions? I feel like I learn best by doing practice questions after reading.

 

[bannie22]

probably should ask this in the Ortho section. they might know more about this. most med students never see the ortho rotation highly doubt it be helpful. i never was in an ortho room

 

[Doctor-S]

Hi everyone, I was wondering what the consensus is on regarding how to pre-read orthopedics before starting on the elective rotation.

All the attendings at my school recommend Netter's Concise Orthopaedics. How should I approach reading this book? I'd like to first read a section and do questions on that section (my approach to reading First Aid or any other review book).

Where can I find the sectional questions, if they are recommended? Also, any other recommended video resources etc? Im actually a pretty slow/bad reader.

Thanks in advance!

Yes to Netter's and definitely read Egol's Handbook of Fractures.

 

[OrthoTraumaMD]

Thanks! I'll likely read all of the above!

Do you think the 2500+ free practice questions on Orthobullets are good for my level/sufficient? Also, anymore sources of questions? I feel like I learn best by doing practice questions after reading.

They're mostly for residents so yes, sufficient.

 

[Brahnold Bloodaxe]

Practice your grunting. A troop of orthopods in its natural habitat can communicate and coordinate tasks by a well developed system of sophisticated grunts. In fact, this is their preferred mode of communication and they often become belligerent when human language invades their territory while they're hacking and hammering away. You don't want to be "that guy."

 

[Summertime012]

I will be applying to Ortho and just had my rotation. My mentor suggested the following:

eLearning Modules

Skeletal Trauma by Bowen read chapter on Open reduction and internal fixation.

Netters for ortho for Anthony review
Handbook of fractures
-both of these can fit in your white coat

Download the AO trauma surgery reference app for your phone.

Good luck!

 

[GonefromTX]

I just spent the last 10 hours reading Netter's from page 1 to page 50 but I'm not sure I'm learning anything... Am I reading it right? Or how should I use Netter's?

 

[Summertime012]

I just spent the last 10 hours reading Netter's from page 1 to page 50 but I'm not sure I'm learning anything... Am I reading it right? Or how should I use Netter's?

Anatomy is anatomy. To shine on your rotation I would understand the concepts of ORIF such as compression plating, buttress plating, neurtalization playing, lag screws, absolute vs relative stability, etc. I would read the ORIF chapter in Skeletal trauma. Your library should have it. Also do the AO emodules, link above. Good luck

 

[yankees527]

Anatomy is anatomy. To shine on your rotation I would understand the concepts of ORIF such as compression plating, buttress plating, neurtalization playing, lag screws, absolute vs relative stability, etc. I would read the ORIF chapter in Skeletal trauma. Your library should have it. Also do the AO emodules, link above. Good luck

Do you mean this book?

Its by someone named Browner, not Bowen. Thanks!

 

[WingedOx]

- know all the current things happening in sports
- be proficient in your knowledge about cars
- start lifting if you haven't already
- use the words "dude" and "bro"
- follow OrthoTraumaMD's advice
- be a team player and work hard

Get used to listening to bro-y music like Foster the People, Young the Giant, Imagine Dragons, etc if my current ortho contacts are any indication.