according to me: this is the first posting ever -- never once i felt bored with the things i'm learning. don't think it means that i'm sure i'm gonna score or something like that- it's of another issue. but frankly, i think most orthopaedicians are cool. they played with good anatomy, some biomechanic/biophysic, minimal biochemistry, and great metals and blades. you don't play metals in other posting that much.
sure, the exposure as a medical student is limited. ( not to mention there are tonnes of reading needed - especially when you already forgot those inspiring diagram in your anatomy notes 3 years back) - bad anatomy = screwed. especially in the OT. (where else should a bone be screw ed other than OT). some things are really helpful in this posting:
1) Netter's Concise Textbook of Orthopaedic Anatomy - now in 2nd edition --> can get it at Kamal Bookstore near HKL at around RM 109 something. or it depends on your luck.
2) Appley's --> well known textbook
3) Mc Rae 's --> YOU NEED IT for physical examination. other alternative is Reider's. i flipped though Reider's at the bookstore, and i like it more than mc rae. the presentation and paragraphs are nice. with real-people diagram. BUT, it will cost you around RM 270. i didn't buy it.
ok. and a good night sleep can help you wake up early and make a good fresh start tomorrow and catch up for the coming ortho exam.... (~,~)...
sure, the exposure as a medical student is limited. ( not to mention there are tonnes of reading needed - especially when you already forgot those inspiring diagram in your anatomy notes 3 years back) - bad anatomy = screwed. especially in the OT. (where else should a bone be screw ed other than OT). some things are really helpful in this posting:
1) Netter's Concise Textbook of Orthopaedic Anatomy - now in 2nd edition --> can get it at Kamal Bookstore near HKL at around RM 109 something. or it depends on your luck.
2) Appley's --> well known textbook
3) Mc Rae 's --> YOU NEED IT for physical examination. other alternative is Reider's. i flipped though Reider's at the bookstore, and i like it more than mc rae. the presentation and paragraphs are nice. with real-people diagram. BUT, it will cost you around RM 270. i didn't buy it.
ok. and a good night sleep can help you wake up early and make a good fresh start tomorrow and catch up for the coming ortho exam.... (~,~)...
