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Are Orthopaedic Surgeons Stronger and Smarter Than Anaesthetists?
December 2021
Are Orthopaedic Surgeons Stronger and Smarter Than Anaesthetists?
Study Type:Non-Clinical
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Orthopaedic surgeons: as strong as an ox and almost twice as clever? Multicentre prospective comparative study
BMJ . 2011 Dec 15;343:d7506. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d7506.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seven six consultant or specialist orthopaedic surgeons (n=36) and anaesthetists (n=40) were included in a prospective comparative study. The primary outcomes of interest were intelligence as measured by intelligence quotient (IQ) and strength as measured by dominant hand grip strength. Orthopaedic surgeons had a significantly higher average IQ compared to their anaesthetist colleagues. Similarly,...
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