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Kim, Kim, Shin, and Kang: An Analysis of the Foot and Ankle-related Questions on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination
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J Korean Foot Ankle Soc 2017;21(3):104-107.

Published online: 19 January 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2017.21.3.104

An Analysis of the Foot and Ankle-related Questions on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination

Hyeon Soo Kim, Dong Hee Kim, Sung Jin Shin, Byoung Youl Kang

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea

Corresponding Author: Sung Jin Shin Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 158 Paryong-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon 51353, Korea Tel: 82-55-233-5201, Fax: 82-55-233-8314, E-mail: orthoshin@gmail.com

Received 2 June 201725 July 2017       Accepted 3 August 2017

Copyright © 2017 Korean Foot and Ankle Society

This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the questions pertaining to the foot and ankle on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) between 2012 and 2016.

Materials and Methods:

Questions regarding the foot and ankle on KOITE during the five-year period (2012∼2016) were analyzed. Number of foot and ankle questions, topics, taxonomic classification, imaging modalities, and cited references related to each question were analyzed.

Results:

The average number of foot and ankle questions was 35, accounting for 7.0% (35/500) of all KOITE questions. All questions were categorized into three topic areas: disease (51.4%, 18/35), trauma (31.4%, 11/35), and basics (17.1%, 6/35). Taxonomy 3 (decision-making type questions) was the most common (42.9%, 15/35). References that are commonly used for each question were Campbell’s Operative Orthopedics (100%, 35/35) and the textbook of The Korean Orthopaedic Association (74.3%, 26/35).

Conclusion:

This analysis can be valuable to not only orthopaedic surgery residents to improve their knowledge of orthopedics, but also to instructors for optimizing their education programs.

Keywords: Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination, Foot and ankle

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Figure 1.
Topics tested on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination from 2012 to 2016.
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Figure 2.
Classification of taxonomy on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination (taxonomy 1: simple recall or knowledge, taxonomy 2: comprehension, taxonomy 3: decision making including formulation of the treatment plan).7)
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Table 1.
Topics Tested on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination
Topic 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total
Trauma Fracture and dislocation Ankle fracture 1 1
Talar fracture 1 1
Subtalar dislocation 1 1
Lisfranc joint injury 1 1
Peroneal dislocation 1 1 2
Ligament injuries Ankle ligament injury 1 1 1 3
Achilles tendon rupture 1 1
Syndesmosis injury 1 1
Disease Hallux valgus 1 1 2
Hallux rigidus 1 1
Diabetes mellitus 1 1 2
Achilles tendinopathy 2 1 3
Flatfoot deformity 1 1 2
Cavovarus deformity 1 1 2
Checkrein deformity 1 1
Morton’s neuroma 1 1
Freiburg’s disease 1 1
Tarsal coalition 1 1
Amputation 1 1
Total ankle arthroplasty 1 1
Basics Nerve block 1 1 2
Gait mechanics 1 1 2
Ankle arthroscopy 1 1 2
Table 2.
Cited References in the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination
Reference 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total
Textbook of The Korean Orthopaedic Association (7th ed.) 5 5 6 5 5 26
Campbell’s Operative Orthopedics (12th ed.) 7 7 7 7 7 35
Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults (8th ed.) 2 2 1 1 1 7
Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 0 0 0 0 1 1
CiOS 0 0 0 0 2 2
ICL of AAOS 0 0 2 0 1 3

ed.: edition, CiOS: Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, ICL of AAOS: Instructional Course Lecture of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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