Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3251676 Journal of Orthopaedics 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to describe a novel cadaver model and to determine the utility of this model for teaching and assessing students in performing knee, elbow, and wrist arthrocentesis.MethodsThird year medical students were evaluated while performing arthrocentesis during a fresh cadaver training sessions.ResultsSixty-three participants were included in this analysis. There was statistically significant improvement between the pre- and post-test analysis in all aspects assessed in our study of elbow, knee and wrist arthrocentesis.ConclusionsThe use of fresh cadavers for the education and assessment of arthrocenteses is an effective training model.

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