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Research: SUREK and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 203
Abstract
SUREK and COLLEAGUES, Department of Anatomy, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, Missouri, USA. csurek@kcumb.edu assess the degree to which the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee and the function of its anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles are discussed within basic science curricula at colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs).
Background
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee and the function of its anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles are a focus of orthopedic research. Because of the probability that third-year and fourth-year osteopathic medical students will encounter ACL injuries during clinical rotations, it is of paramount importance that students fully understand the functions of the AM and PL bundles as 2 distinct functional components of the ACL.
Methodology
In September 2008, a 6-question survey addressing various aspects of ACL education was mailed to instructors of lower-extremity anatomy at all 28 COMs that existed at that time.
Results
Nine of the 21 responding institutions (42.9%) indicated that both the AM and PL bundles of the ACL are discussed within their basic science curricula. Four of these 9 COMs indicated that their instruction mentions that the bundles are parallel in extension and crossed in flexion. Nine of the 21 responding COMs (42.9%) indicated that they instruct students that the AM bundle is a major anterior-posterior restrictor, and 12 (57.1%) indicated that they instruct students that the PL bundle is the major rotational stabilizer of the ACL. In 7 of the 21 responding COMs (33.3%), the AM and PL bundles are identified via direct visualization during anatomic dissection of the ACL.
Conclusion
The authors conclude that their findings suggest the need for enhanced presentation of the AM and PL bundles within the basic science curricula at COMs to provide osteopathic medical students with a more comprehensive education in anatomy.
References
Surek CC, Lorimer SD, Dougherty JJ and Stephens RE. Teaching of anterior cruciate ligament function in osteopathic medical education.[Erratum appears in J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 May;111(5):312] Source Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. 111(4):225-8, Apr 2011.
