Paper 1

Orthopaedics

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Orthopaedics in FCPS Part 1

Surgery in Paper 1 emphasises pathophysiology, anatomy applications, and basic surgical principles rather than operative technique. Heavy overlap with anatomy and pathology.

Approx. paper weightage: 5–7%

🎯 High-yield areas

→ Wound healing and surgical site infections
→ Fluid and electrolyte management
→ Surgical anatomy — common operative fields
→ Hernia types and complications
→ Acute abdomen — differential diagnosis

📚 Recommended textbooks

Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery

Reference. Read selectively for principles, not operative steps.

💡 Strategy from doctors who passed

✓ Surgery overlaps heavily with anatomy. If your anatomy is strong, surgery follows easily.

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