Comparison of Sports Medicine Questions on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination Between 2009 and 2012 and 2017 and 2020 Reveals an Increasing Number of References.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To provide an updated analysis of the sports medicine section of the Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE).

Methods

A cross-sectional review of OITE sports medicine questions from 2009 to 2012 and 2017-2020 was performed. Subtopics, taxonomy, references, and use of imaging modalities were recorded and changes between the time periods were analyzed.

Results

The most tested sports medicine subtopics included ACL (12.6%), rotator cuff (10.5%), and throwing injuries to the shoulder (7.4%) in the early subset, while ACL (10%), rotator cuff (6.25%), shoulder instability (6.25%), and throwing injuries to the elbow (6.25%) were the most common in the later subset. The American Journal of Sports Medicine (28.3%) was the most cited journal referenced from 200

SUBMITTER: Klein B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123503 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature