Hip Pelvis.  2016 Sep;28(3):157-163. 10.5371/hp.2016.28.3.157.

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

• Cho Y
• Kim JY
• Park JH

• KMID: 2354547
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5371/hp.2016.28.3.157

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to analyze the questions in the hip and pelvis section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We analyzed all KOITE questions pertaining to hip and pelvis surgery between 2010 and 2014. A thorough analysis of the contents was performed after categorizing as tested topics, imaging modalities used, taxonomic classification, and recommended references. We also analyzed the scores of the hip and pelvis section of the KOITE.
RESULTS
Seventy-five of five-hundred questions (weight, 15.0%) were related to the hip and pelvis. Trauma including fracture and dislocation (26/75, 34.7%) was asked more commonly than disease and basics. The description-only questions (65/75, 86.7%) were the most frequently asked. According to taxonomic classification, taxonomy 3 (decision; 39/75, 52.0%) was most frequently asked. Campbell's Operative Orthopedics (52/75, 69.3%) was the reference that covered most of the questions.
CONCLUSION
This analysis of the hip and pelvis section of KOITE could be used for resident training programs in teaching hospitals.

Keyword

Hip; Pelvis; Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE)

MeSH Terms

Classification
Dislocations
Education
Hip*
Hospitals, Teaching
Orthopedics*
Pelvis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Number of questions in the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination by year.

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  Fig. 2 Topics in the hip and pelvis section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination between 2010 and 2014.

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  Fig. 3 (A) Distribution of questions: basic descriptive type, description plus image and (or) diagram, and description plus video. (B) Type of visual materials provided. CT: computed tomography.

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  Fig. 4 Comparison of the total average score and that of the hip and pelvis section by year.

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