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Orthochina.org: Case-based Orthopaedic Wiki Project in China
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Symposium: ABJS/C.T. Brighton Workshop on Trauma in the Developing World
Orthochina.org: Case-based Orthopaedic Wiki Project in China
Zhen-Sheng Ma1  , Hong-Ju Zhang2, Tao Yu3, Gang Ren4, Guo-Sheng Du5 and Yong-Hua Wang6
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Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, 710032, China |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China |
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Department of Orthopaedics, Pingliang Hospital in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Pingliang, Gansu Province, China |
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Software Engineering College, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China |
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Rende Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China |
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Data Bureau of China Telecommunication Group, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, China |
Received: 31 December 2007 Accepted: 1 July 2008 Published online: 7 August 2008
Abstract Traditional continuing medical education (CME) depended primarily on periodic courses and conferences. The cost-effectiveness
of these courses has not been established, and often the content is not tailored to best meet the needs of the students. Internet
training has the potential to accomplish these goals. Over the last 10 years, we have developed a Web site entitled “Orthochina.org,”
based upon the wiki concept, which uses an interactive, case-based format. We describe the development of online case discussions,
and various technical and administrative requirements. As of December 31, 2007, there were 33,984 registered users, 9,759
of which passed the confirmation procedures. In 2007, an average of 211 registrants visited daily. The average number of first
page clicks was 4,248 per day, and the average number of posts was 70 per day. All cases submitted for discussion include
the patient’s complaint, physical examination findings, and relevant images based on specific criteria for case discussion.
The case discussions develop well professionally. No spam posting or unauthorized personal advertisement is permitted. In
conclusion, online academic discussions proceed well when the orthopaedic surgeons who participate have established their
identities.
Each author certifies that he or she has no commercial associations (eg, consultancies, stock ownership, equity interest,
patent/licensing arrangements, etc) that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article.
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