Arab Board Orthopedic Surgery Final study plan

Map the brachial plexus and lumbosacral plexus on a blank diagram from memory, labeling roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal branches

Explain the biomechanics of fracture fixation by contrasting absolute stability (compression/lag screw) with relative stability (bridge plating, IM nail) and state which healing pattern each produces

Classify open fractures by Gustilo-Anderson and state the antibiotic and debridement timing for each grade

Describe the physiology of bone healing (primary vs secondary) and list the systemic and local factors that impair union

Work through 40 trauma MCQ-style vignettes and write a one-line rationale for every wrong option you rejected

Apply the AO/OTA classification to proximal femur, distal femur, tibial plateau, and ankle fractures using written case descriptions

Outline the decision algorithm for hip fracture management (neck vs intertrochanteric vs subtrochanteric) including arthroplasty vs fixation indications

State the indications, contraindications, and complications of intramedullary nailing for femoral and tibial shaft fractures

List the compartments of the leg and forearm with their contents and describe the clinical findings and emergent management of compartment syndrome

Describe the principles of damage-control orthopedics in the polytrauma patient

Describe the classification and treatment options for pelvic ring and acetabular fractures and state which require urgent referral

Compare cemented vs cementless femoral fixation and state the indications for each bearing surface in total hip arthroplasty

Explain the indications, surgical approach, and complications of total knee arthroplasty, including periprosthetic joint infection workup

List the causes and workup of a painful total joint arthroplasty and distinguish mechanical from septic causes

Complete 50 mixed trauma/arthroplasty questions and categorize each error by cause (knowledge gap vs misread)

Describe the indications and technique principles for revision hip and knee arthroplasty, including bone loss classification

Explain the anatomy of the lumbar spine as it relates to pedicle screw placement and neurologic risk

Outline the evaluation and management of cauda equina syndrome, including timing of decompression

Differentiate the indications for discectomy, laminectomy, and fusion in degenerative lumbar disease

State the classification and management principles for cervical spine trauma and spinal cord injury syndromes

Describe the clinical tests and imaging findings for ACL, meniscal, and rotator cuff pathology and state the treatment indications for each

Explain shoulder instability classification and the indications for Bankart repair vs Latarjet

Map the anatomy of the hand and wrist, including the flexor and extensor compartments and the zones of flexor tendon injury

Outline the management of scaphoid fracture, distal radius fracture, and carpal tunnel syndrome

List the principles of tendon repair, nerve repair, and replantation indications

Describe the evaluation and management of developmental dysplasia of the hip by age group

Outline the classification and treatment of clubfoot (Ponseti method) and the management of pediatric supracondylar and lateral condyle fractures

Differentiate the pediatric bone lesions and state which require referral

Describe the anatomy and pathology of the adult flatfoot, hallux valgus, and ankle instability with their treatment options

Explain the management of Achilles tendon rupture and ankle fracture in the diabetic patient

Apply the Enneking staging system to bone tumors and state the principles of biopsy and limb-salvage surgery

Outline the workup of a suspected metastatic bone lesion and the indications for prophylactic fixation

Describe the metabolic bone diseases (osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget disease, hyperparathyroidism) and their orthopedic implications

Explain the diagnosis and management of osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and periprosthetic joint infection

List the common orthopedic complications (VTE, fat embolism, CRPS, heterotopic ossification) with prevention strategies

Describe the principles of prosthetic prescription and the indications for lower-limb orthoses in common orthopedic conditions

Outline the components of a rehabilitation plan after fracture fixation and arthroplasty

Explain informed consent, capacity, and the disclosure of medical error in orthopedic practice

Describe the WHO surgical safety checklist and strategies to prevent wrong-site surgery

Complete a full timed mock examination and review every incorrect answer