Evaluation of learning of musculoskeletal anatomy for teaching orthopedics in medical undergraduate courses

Authors

  • Bernardo Correa Graciolli de Assis Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG
  • Ciro Rafael Vieira Gontijo Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG
  • Eduardo Martins de Siqueira Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG
  • Cicero Moraes Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37497/JMRReview.v3i00.66

Keywords:

Human anatomy, Learning, Orthopedics, Traumatology

Abstract

Background: Human anatomy is one of the pillars of medical education, usually taught at the beginning of the course, but its practical application faces adversities, especially in the orthopedic approach. This is due to the difficulty students have in recognizing its clinical importance in the early stages of their degree.

Aim: To investigate the learning of musculoskeletal anatomy among students in the second to twelfth period of a medical course between 2018 and 2023.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative approaches, divided into three phases: construction of a 20-question questionnaire by four specialists (two orthopedists and two rheumatologists), invitation to students and application of the questionnaire via Google Forms, with dissemination via WhatsApp. Results: 92 of the 448 students invited responded, corresponding to 20.5% of the sample. The classes with the highest participation and correct answers were those in the second, third and fourth terms, with 69 students. The classes with the lowest participation were the ninth, tenth and eleventh periods, with only four students. Scores ranged from 3 to 17, with an overall average of 9. There was no significant variation between age or gender.

Conclusion: The study revealed that students in the earlier periods performed better, possibly due to their proximity to the content studied. The more advanced classes, on the other hand, showed a loss of knowledge. It is therefore understood that anatomical knowledge relevant to orthopedic practice is lost throughout the course. It is hoped that the results will help to redirect pedagogical resources and strategies to improve the retention and practical application of anatomy in medical training.

Author Biographies

Bernardo Correa Graciolli de Assis, Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG

Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG

Ciro Rafael Vieira Gontijo, Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG

Hospital Municipal de Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares – MG.

Eduardo Martins de Siqueira, Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG

Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG.

 

Cicero Moraes, Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG

Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (Univale), Governador Valadares – MG.

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Published

2024-09-25

How to Cite

Graciolli de Assis, B. C., Gontijo, C. R. V., Siqueira, E. M. de, & Moraes, C. (2024). Evaluation of learning of musculoskeletal anatomy for teaching orthopedics in medical undergraduate courses. Journal of Medical Residency Review, 3(00), e066. https://doi.org/10.37497/JMRReview.v3i00.66