Category Archives: 2016 recruitment

Cauda Equina Syndrome

The ST3 orthopaedic recruitment interview process is designed to ensure that when you become an ortho registrar / ST3 that you are likely to be safe.  Therefore it is expected that you should be able to deal with the diagnosis, assesment and management of orthopaedic emergencies.  Cauda Equina syndrome fits into the category.  It is a… Read More »

Technical Skills – Dynamic Hip Screw

Dynamic Hip Screw A Dynamic Hip Screw or a DHS for short is a frequent flyer on the trauma list. One would hope to have seen and done a few prior to attending the ST3 orthopaedic recruitment interview to become an orthopaedic registrar. It’s a simple operation, however don’t underestimate it, as at times they can be… Read More »