Author Description
The successful FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva returns for a second edition, now including over 95 viva topics. Completely updated to include current clinical management guidelines, and exam hot topics, the book is brought to you again from the team behind the highly successful Oxford revision course. Based on the principle that viva candidates improve their technique by observing and learning from others, the editor team have created a best-practice formula for dealing with the individual scenarios. The book is set out in a simple format and every viva topic is introduced by an initial clinical photograph, radiograph, or diagram. Sets of questions follow underneath with the suggested answers on the next page. This allows the reader to work in pairs, groups, or on their own. Based on the Oxford revision course, this book is already a tried and tested revision tool, making it ideal preparation for the FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva exam.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive preparation guide for candidates undertaking the FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva examination. The authors, a team of experienced clinicians associated with the Oxford revision course, utilize a structured pedagogical approach to simulate the high-pressure environment of oral board examinations. By presenting clinical scenarios alongside expert-derived questions and model answers, the book provides a framework for mastering the diagnostic and management reasoning required by examiners.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 95 distinct viva topics covering trauma and orthopedics.
- Clinical photographs, radiographs, and diagnostic diagrams for each scenario.
- Structured question-and-answer sequences designed for individual or group study.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive textbook-level theory, focusing instead on exam-specific viva technique.
- It does not cover non-orthopedic surgical specialties or general medical knowledge outside the scope of the FRCS exam.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and exam candidates frequently cite this work as a standard resource for clinical viva preparation due to its alignment with the Oxford revision course methodology. Experts highlight the book's utility in developing the verbal communication and diagnostic speed necessary for success in high-stakes clinical assessments.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191078875
ISBN-13:
9780191078873
Orthopedics
Trauma
Allied Health
Medical