Examination Content
Hand Surgery Examination Content Categories - applicable to Initial Certification & Recertification
I. Basic Science
A. Anatomy
B. Mechanics
C. Biology/Physiology/Healing
D. Pathology/Tumors
E. Diagnosis
II. Bone and Joint
A. Fractures/Dislocations (including non-union/malunion)
B. Arthritis
C. Contractures
D. Wrist Instability
E. Osteonecrosis
III. Nerve – Muscle – Tendon
A. Peripheral Nerve
B. Central
C. Brachial Plexus
D. Muscle – Tendon
IV. Wound Management
A. Physical Agents
B. Coverage
C. Nailbed/Fingertip
D. Amputations
V. Vascular
A. Injury and Repair
B. Reconstruction
C. Ischemia
D. Malformations
E. Replantation
F. Lymphedema
VI. Rehabilitation
A. Prosthetics
B. Orthotics
C. Physical Modalities/Therapy
VII. Miscellaneous
A. Congenital Anomalies
B. Infection
C. Dystrophy/Pain
D. Ethics and Professionalism
E. Anesthetics
Initial Examination Schedule
The Computer Based Test will consist of the following format:
- Total testing time is approximately 4 hours
- 15 minute optional tutorial
- 175 multiple-choice questions formatted in four blocks of approximately 44 questions
- Blocks of 60 minute time intervals