A randomized pilot validation of educational measures in teaching shoulder arthroscopy to surgical residents

摘要

BackgroundInjuries to the shoulder joint commonly require the attention of an orthopedic surgeon. Shoulder arthroscopy plays an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and repair of shoulder pathology; however, the most effective manner in which to teach orthopedic residents fundamental knowledge of diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy before entering the operating room is unclear. We aimed to compare the existing cadaver-based teaching of diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy knowledge with a method that combines model-and video-based teaching to orthopedic surgery residents in a randomized pilot trial.