OBJECTIVE To evaluate the intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of Hawkins' classification for fractures of the neck of the talus. METHODS 20 random cases of fracture of the talus were selected, to be defined according to the classification of types by eight orthopedic surgeons, 13 orthopedic residents and 15 radiology residents. RESULTS Using the statistical test of Landis and Ko...

BACKGROUND Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) techniques can reduce exposure to radiation. Several previous studies have shown that radiation dose reduction in LDCT does not decrease the diagnostic performance for appendicitis among attending radiologists. But, the LDCT diagnostic performance for acute appendicitis in radiology residents with variable training levels has not been well discusse...

OBJECTIVE To assess communication and interpersonal skills (CIS) of radiology residents through faculty and standardised patients (SP). METHODS In this day-long objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in January 2009, 42 radiology residents took part at six stations in Karachi, each with a standardised patient and a faculty evaluator. Each encounter lasted 15 minutes followed by inde...

Introduction. The value of tablet computer use in medical education is an area of considerable interest, with preliminary investigations showing that the majority of medical trainees feel that tablet computers added value to the curriculum. This study investigated potential differences in tablet computer use between medical students and resident physicians. Materials & Methods. Data collection ...

in this session, we will discuss 7 cases in pediatric musculoskeletal field. these cases will include different aspects of bone and msk disorders in pediatrics such as bone tumors (benign and malignant), bone involvement in metabolic and hematologic disorders, infectious diseases and soft tissue vascular lesions. during this session, we will ask some volunteered radiology residents to explain t...

Duty hour restrictions for residency training were implemented in the United States to improve residents' educational experience and quality of life, as well as to improve patient care and safety; however, these restrictions are by no means problem-free. In this paper, we discuss the positive and negative aspects of duty hour restrictions, briefly highlighting research on the impact of reduced ...

abstract as uses of x-ray increases for diagnostic purposes, the necessity for dentists to have adequate knowledge about prescribing radiographs also increases. this will cause correct diagnosis and reduces the radiation to the patient. the aim of this cross sectional study was to evaluate the knowledge of dentists from isfahan about prescribing radiographs. for this research a question form wa...