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Specialist board exam: Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery

The Specialist board exam: Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery decides whether Landesärztekammer grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 313 practice questions across 12 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The Specialist board exam: Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery decides whether Landesärztekammer grants your licence.

  • The exam covers the whole breadth of clinical medicine, from emergencies to rare diagnoses. Textbooks do not tell you what Landesärztekammer actually asks.
  • Time pressure in the exam is real, and pacing has to be trained in advance.
  • The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
  • Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.
  • The oral or practical part is hard to practise alone.

How MediFlow solves it

  • A question bank built on the published content of Landesärztekammer, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
  • Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
  • A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.
  • An AI examiner lets you rehearse the oral or practical part at any time.

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    Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.

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    Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

  • 313 practice questions in 12 topics
  • Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026

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Exam at a glance

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Oral examination ('Fachgespräch') before the chamber committee (3 physicians, 2 holding the qualification), at least 30 min, closed; may cover all training content · Training: 72 months in surgery incl. 48 months ortho/trauma, 6 months emergency dept., 6 months ICU · Admission after documented training time/content (certificates, e-logbook); exam within 6 months of admission; on failure training may be extended (3 months–2 years), retake after ≥3 months
Exam type
Oral
Language
English
Authority
Landesärztekammer

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 12 modules · 313 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

  1. 01Geriatric trauma and osteoporosis26 questions · 8.3 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Eine 86-jährige Frau wird um 18 Uhr mit einer pertrochantären Femurfraktur aufgenommen. Sie ist internistisch stabil, nimmt keine Antikoagulanzien. In welchem Zeitraum soll die operative Versorgung nach der G-BA-Richtlinie erfolgen?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  2. 02Pelvis and acetabulum19 questions · 6.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Ein Notarzt legt bei einem 30-jährigen Patienten mit Verdacht auf instabile Beckenverletzung einen Beckengurt an. Welche Position ist korrekt?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  3. 03Statutory accident insurance and expert opinion14 questions · 4.5 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Eine 42-jährige Pflegekraft verletzt sich bei der Arbeit am Handgelenk und stellt sich bei ihrer Hausärztin vor. Die Ärztin rechnet mit Arbeitsunfähigkeit für zehn Tage. Welches Vorgehen ist korrekt?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  4. 04Arthroplasty and osteoarthritis30 questions · 9.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Indikation und Verfahrenswahl
    • Komplikationen und Protheseninfekt
    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Ein 60-jähriger Mann hat am ersten Tag nach Hüft-TEP über dorsalen Zugang eine Luxation beim Anziehen der Socken. Welche Bewegungskombination begünstigt diese Luxation typischerweise?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  5. 05Soft tissue injury, compartment syndrome and infections20 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

    Sample question

    Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

    Ein 40-jähriger Bauarbeiter kommt mit offener Unterschenkelfraktur (Gustilo II). Der letzte Tetanusimpfstatus ist unbekannt. Welche Maßnahme ist neben der Antibiose am ehesten indiziert?

    Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

  6. 06Paediatric orthopaedics and trauma28 questions · 8.9 % of the bank
  7. 07Upper limb injuries37 questions · 11.8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Schulter und Oberarm
    • Ellenbogen, Unterarm und Hand
    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
  8. 08Polytrauma and trauma bay27 questions · 8.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: ABCDE-Schema und Atemwegsgrundlagen
    • Grundlagen: lebensbedrohliche Notfälle des Thorax
    • Grundlagen: Schock, Verbrennungen und Sepsis
  9. 09Sports orthopaedics27 questions · 8.6 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
  10. 10Musculoskeletal tumours17 questions · 5.4 % of the bank
  11. 11Lower limb injuries37 questions · 11.8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Gelenknahe Frakturen der unteren Extremität: Weichteil zuerst
    • Sprunggelenk, Fuß und Achillessehne
    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
  12. 12Spine31 questions · 9.9 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Grundlagen: Skelett, Wirbelsäule und Becken
    • Grundlagen: Schulter, Handgelenk und Hand
    • Grundlagen: hüftnahe Femurfrakturen, Knie- und Sprunggelenkbänder
    • Grundlagen: Rückenmarkbahnen und Hirnnerven
    • Grundlagen: der Circulus arteriosus Willisii und intrakranielle Blutungen

Sample question

From the module Geriatric trauma and osteoporosis. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

Eine 86-jährige Frau wird um 18 Uhr mit einer pertrochantären Femurfraktur aufgenommen. Sie ist internistisch stabil, nimmt keine Antikoagulanzien. In welchem Zeitraum soll die operative Versorgung nach der G-BA-Richtlinie erfolgen?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

  • Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
  • Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
  • Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
  • AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
  • One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser
  • AI oral examiner for practising the oral or practical part

From registration to licence

The usual steps with Landesärztekammer. Details can change; check the current rules with Landesärztekammer before you register.

  1. Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
  2. Create an account with Landesärztekammer and submit the application.
  3. Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
  4. Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
  5. After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Specialist board exam: Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery preparation cost?

€99.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with Landesärztekammer.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of Landesärztekammer. Check it with Landesärztekammer before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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