Table 2 Distribution of hand and wrist conditions in ascending order of importance
From: What orthopaedic surgery residents need to know about the hand and wrist?
Question Number | Average Rank | SD Average Rank | Procedure/Content | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.4 to 2.8 | Probably NOT IMPORTANT Items to learn how to do with proficiency during a residency training program | |||
194 | 2.43 | 0.07 | Procedure | Arthroplasty of the joints in the hand or fingers |
177 | 2.69 | 0.06 | Procedure | Diagnostic arthroscopy of the wrist |
159 | 2.73 | 0.07 | Procedure | Reconstruction of the collateral ligaments and/or volar plate of the metacarpal-phalangeal (MP) or interphalangeal(IP) joints of the hand |
172 | 2.76 | 0.07 | Procedure | Carpalmetacarpal (CMC) reconstruction |
169 | 2.84 | 0.08 | Procedure | Radical fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contractures |
3.0 to 3.5 | Items that are PROBABLY IMPORTANT ("Nice to Know") and perform with proficiency during a residency training program | |||
141 | 2.98 | 0.08 | Procedure | Synovectomy of the hand or fingers |
214 | 2.98 | 0.08 | Procedure | Arthrodesis of the intercarpal bone (Intercarpal Fusion) |
170 | 3.06 | 0.07 | Procedure | Tendon repair about the hand or wrist |
158 | 3.2 | 0.07 | Procedure | Open repair of the dislocated MP/IP joints of the hand |
232 | 3.22 | 0.09 | Procedure | Amputation and/or disarticulation through the hand |
173 | 3.27 | 0.06 | Procedure | Tenodesis or tenolysis of common tendons |
140 | 3.3 | 0.06 | Procedure | Synovectomy of the wrist |
233 | 3.34 | 0.08 | Procedure | Amputation and/or disarticulation through the MP joints |
213 | 3.37 | 0.06 | Procedure | Arthrodesis of the wrist (total or partial meaning radius and not the ulna) |
231 | 3.37 | 0.08 | Procedure | Amputation and/or disarticulation through the thumb |
174 | 3.4 | 0.06 | Procedure | Tenotomy of common tendons |
234 | 3.4 | 0.07 | Procedure | Amputation and/or disarticulation through the wrist |
228 | 3.5 | 0.06 | Procedure | Osteotomy in the adult population through the radial and ulnar side |
3.6 to 3.7 | Items that are IMPORTANT ("should know") and be able to perform with proficiency during a residency training program | |||
136 | 3.6 | 0.06 | Procedure | Arthrotomy of the hand or fingers |
227 | 3.63 | 0.05 | Procedure | Osteotomy of the distal radius and ulna |
130 | 3.7 | 0.06 | Procedure | Open reduction and internal fixation of the metacarpal bones |
129 | 3.71 | 0.05 | Procedure | Open reduction and internal fixation of the carpal bones (i.e.: scaphoid bone) |
3.8 to 4.0 | Items that are IMPORTANT ("MUST know") and be able to perform with proficiency during a residency training program | |||
160 | 3.81 | 0.04 | Procedure | Carpal tunnel release at the wrist |
249 | 3.82 | 0.04 | Procedure | Bone biopsy – superficial or deep |
248 | 3.82 | 0.05 | Procedure | Sequestrectomy and bone grafting |
135 | 3.9 | 0.03 | Procedure | Arthrotomy of the wrist |
166 | 3.91 | 0.23 | Procedure | Open repair of the distal radius and ulnar joint (DRUJ) |
54 | 3.96 | 0.02 | Content | Specify the signs and symptoms, outline the assessment and investigations, propose a differential diagnosis, outline the principles of management of a patient with a primary bone and/or soft-tissue tumor |
128 | 3.98 | 0.02 | Content | Fasciotomy for compartment syndrome of the upper extremity |
147 | 3.98 | 0.02 | Content | Open reduction and internal fixation of the distal radius and ulna in the adult population |
250 | 4 | 0.01 | Content | Bone graft harvesting from the iliac crest, distal radius and proximal tibia |
263 | 4 | 0.01 | Content | Manage a closed reduction of the distal radius and ulna in the pediatric population |