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Up to 10% unscored MSQscan be added for calibration purposes.  \nPassing Score:  \nThe passing score is 70% . However, if the percentage of candidates passing the examination before final approval is less than 70%, the passing score must be lowered by one mark at a time aiming at achieving 70% passing rate or 65% passing score whichever comes first. Under no circumstances can the passing score be reduced below 65% .  \nSuggested References:  \n1. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics.  \n2. Rockwood, Green, and Wilkins' Fractures in Adults and Children.  \n3.Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics: The Anatomic Approach (Hoppenfeld, Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics) .  \n4. Lovell and Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics.  \n5.Tachdjian's Pediatric Orthopaedics.  \n6. Netter's Concise Orthopaedic Anatomy.  \n7.ALL publications by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon (AAOS) including OKU, OKO, JAAOS, and books published by AAOS.  \n8.Schwartz's Principles of Surgery.  \n9. Review of orthopedic (Miller, review of Orthopedic) .  \n10.Postgraduate orthopedic by Paul. A. Banaszkiewics. Tachdjian pediatric orthopedic.  \n11.Surgical exposures in orthopedic stanly hoppenfield.  \n12.Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof.  \nJames Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition.  \n13. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.  \nNote:  \nThis list is intended for use as a study aid only. SCFHS does not intend the list to imply endorsement of these specific references, nor are the exam questions necessarily taken solely from these sources.  \nFinal Written Exam Blueprint Outlines:  \n\n| No. | Sections | Percentage |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Trauma | 15% |\n| 2 | Pediatric | 15% |\n| 3 | Arthroplasty | 10% |\n| 4 | Sport Medicine | 10% |\n| 5 | Upper Limb | 10% |\n| 6 | Oncology | 7% |\n| 7 | Foot and Ankle | 10% |\n| 8 | Spine | 10% |\n| 9 | Other MSK Disorders 1 | 7% |\n| 10 | Surgical foundations (Principle of Surgery)2 | 6% |\n| Total |  | 100% |\n\n*All sections incorporate applied Basic Science assessment which includes but not limited to Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physics, and Equipment.  \n1Other MSK Disorders: includes Metabolic, Infection, Deformity …etc 2 Principles of Surgery includes:  \n− Fluid & electrolytes  \n− Perioperative complications/ ICU/ Shock − Sepsis/Surgical infection  \n− Wound  \n− Blood, Hemostasis & bleeding − Trauma (ATLS)  \n− Preoperative assessment − Body response to injury/surgery − Transplantation  \n− Oncology/Chemo./Radiotherapy Nutrition  \nNotes:  \n• Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-5% in each section.  \n• Percentages and content are subject to change at any time. Seethe SCFHS website for the most up-to-date information.  \n• Research, Ethics, Professionalism, and Patient Safety are incorporated within various domains.  \n• Results will be published within 14 business days following the last date of your examination","cbCaich5mZU70sY9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaich5mZU70sY9","pdf",260591,"English","# Exam Format\n# Passing Score\n# Suggested References\n# Final Written Exam Blueprint Outlines\n## Section Percentages\n## Applied Basic Science Assessment\n# Notes and Administration","[{\"question\":\"How is the Saudi Board Orthopaedics Surgery final written exam structured?\",\"answer\":\"It consists of two papers, each containing 100–125 single best answer MCQs. Up to 10% unscored MSQs may be added for calibration purposes.\"},{\"question\":\"What passing score is required, and can it be adjusted?\",\"answer\":\"The passing score is 70%. 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