{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,13]],"date-time":"2026-09-13T09:05:22Z","timestamp":1789290322953,"version":"build-2803163510"},"reference-count":0,"publisher":"Indian Orthopaedic Research Group","issue":"9","content-domain":{"domain":["jocr.co.in"],"crossmark-restriction":true},"short-container-title":["Jocr"],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"abstract":"<jats:p>Introduction:\nAssessment of orthopedic clinical competence has traditionally relied on long-case examinations, short-case discussions, and viva voce assessments. Although these methods evaluate theoretical knowledge and bedside skills, they are often limited by examiner bias, variability in case complexity, and lack of standardization. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) has emerged as a structured and objective method for assessing multiple domains of orthopedic competence within a uniform examination framework.\n\nObjective:\nThe objective of the study is to discuss the expanding role of OSCE in orthopedic practical examinations and evaluate its educational significance, strengths, limitations, and future implications in competency-based orthopedic training.\n\nDiscussion:\nOSCE provides a comprehensive and standardized approach for assessing musculoskeletal examination skills, trauma management, radiological interpretation, procedural competence, communication skills, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Through structured stations, predefined checklists, and objective scoring systems, OSCE minimizes subjectivity and improves fairness and reproducibility in assessment. Orthopedic OSCE stations commonly include joint examination, fracture assessment, implant identification, plaster application, emergency trauma scenarios, and informed consent discussions. The integration of simulation-based learning and standardized patient interactions enhances the practical relevance of the examination and better reflects real-world orthopedic practice. In addition to assessment, OSCE promotes systematic learning, active clinical reasoning, procedural proficiency, and communication skills among trainees. However, successful implementation requires considerable infrastructure, faculty training, logistical planning, and financial resources. Concerns also remain regarding checklist-oriented learning and limited evaluation of longitudinal clinical judgment.\n\nConclusion:\nOSCE represents a major advancement in orthopedic practical assessment by providing structured, objective, and competency-oriented evaluation of clinical performance. Its ability to assess multiple domains of orthopedic competence makes it an essential component of modern orthopedic education. With ongoing advances in simulation technology and digital assessment systems, OSCE is expected to play an increasingly important role in shaping future orthopedic training and improving patient-centered clinical practice.\n\nKeywords:\nObjective structured clinical examination , orthopedics , practical examination , clinical competence , competency-based medical education , musculoskeletal examination , trauma assessment , procedural skills , simulation-based training , orthopedic education , clinical reasoning , communication skills<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.13107\/jocr.2026.v16.i09.7968","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,5]],"date-time":"2026-09-05T10:19:15Z","timestamp":1788603555000},"page":"10-13","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13107\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Reimagining Orthopedic Practical Examinations: The Expanding Role of Objective Structured Clinical Examination"],"prefix":"10.13107","volume":"16","author":[{"given":"Sachin","family":"Kale","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Dr DY Patil School of Medicine, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mainak","family":"Roy","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Vishal","family":"Kumar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ashok","family":"Shyam","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, PGI, Chandigarh, India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"5271","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"container-title":["Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports"],"original-title":[],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,13]],"date-time":"2026-09-13T08:45:25Z","timestamp":1789289125000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/jocr.co.in\/wp\/2026\/09\/reimagining-orthopedic-practical-examinations-the-expanding-role-of-objective-structured-clinical-examination-2\/"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"references-count":0,"journal-issue":{"issue":"9","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026]]}},"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.13107\/jocr.2026.v16.i09.7968","relation":{},"ISSN":["2321-3817"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2321-3817","type":"electronic"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2026]]},"assertion":[{"value":"Research Article","name":"content_type","label":"Content Type"},{"value":"Yes","name":"crosschecked","label":"CrossChecked"},{"value":"Yes","name":"peer_reviewed","label":"Peer Reviewed"},{"value":"10.13107\/jocr.2026.v16.i09.7968","name":"published","label":"Published"},{"value":"Creative Commons Attribution","name":"license","label":"License","explanation":{"URL":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0"},"group":{"name":"rights","label":"Rights"}}]}}