Current Use of Smartphone and Tablet Applications in Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Abstract

JOURNAL OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE VOL. 7 ISSUE 1 MARCH 2018 32 Background: In orthopaedic surgery residency, traditional methods of education are being challenged by more technologically advanced modalities, specifically smartphone and tablet applications. Although these tools have become increasingly popular among orthopaedic surgeons, uncertainty remains about the widespread use of applications in orthopaedic residency.