Blog - Primary Anatomy

Lateral Condyle Fractures in Children

Paediatric ortho is an incredibly rewarding career, with a different set of guidelines and management approaches given their immature skeleton and continuing bone growth.

Microsurgery at Sydney University

End to side microvascular anastomosis. Sydney University offers a fantastic microsurgical course which is invaluable for junior trainees to develop the required techniques to perform such delicate and rewarding surgery.

Don’t put your study on hold

This might be the time to focus on your study and school up on your surgical anatomy. PA will be making all attempts to keep you busy, no need to put your education on hold! So who’s confident with the phrenic nerve?

COVID19 Support

We realise that due to the cancelation of events, such as medical conferences and lectures, a large portion of surgical trainees have had their learning put on hold. Because of this, Primary Anatomy wishes to offer a discount on our memberships. We encourage you to make this negative situation a positive one by capitalising on your study time and mastering surgical anatomy.

Proudly Supporting Adelaide Uni Surgical Society

We are extremely proud to announce our sponsorship and support of Adelaide University Surgical Society for 2020! Breaching the gap in surgical education and providing support to our students and Pre-SET trainees is a huge part of what we have set out to achieve.

Ear Reconstruction Techniques

For all you budding plastics and reconstructive surgeons – a comprehensive and detailed look at ear reconstruction techniques – recently published in PRS by Dr James Thornton, Professor of Plastic Surgery and expert in facial reconstruction. Check out the full article which contains some excellent illustrations of the various techniques and a detailed algorithm.

Make the most of our 3 month study plan!

With only a few months to go until the mid-year GSSE exam it’s time to knuckle down and get serious about your revision. Sign up today and make the most of our 3 month study plan! PrimaryAnatomy.com

An unusual variant of the origin of Biceps Brachii

Some of the incredible work of our medical illustrator for a fascinating case report in conjunction with Prof. Desmond Bokor, head of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine at Macquarie University Hospital – An unusual variant of the origin of biceps brachii, published in the international journal of anatomical variations.

Proudly Supporting JCU Surgical Society

Providing support and education to our future surgeons is a huge part of our endeavour, so we are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with James Cook University Surgical Interest Group, we will be sponsoring JCUSIG for 2020 and beyond!

Blood Supply of the GIT

With regards to the blood supply of the GIT… Have a go and test your surgical anatomy knowledge

Over 15,000 Practice Questions

Access the largest GSSE question bank in Australia & New Zealand with over 15,000 practice questions. Written by experts who have been through this exam themselves, our MCQs have been carefully tailored to help you prepare and pass the generic surgical sciences exam.

The Diaphragm – MCQ

For all our future cardiothoracic surgeons, and everyone else preparing for the GSSE, here’s our weekly MCQ!

The Da Vinci

An absolutely incredible piece of technology and even more awe-inspiring to see this thing in action. The Da Vinci has four arms capable of complex movements far beyond the human hand and the capacity to work on a microscopic level.

The Adoption of Robotic Surgery

An interesting look at the rapid adoption and exponential use of robotic surgery for common surgical procedures. However does all this technology and precision actually lead to improved patient outcomes.. and what are the implications for surgical trainees?

Femoral Head – Spot Test

The muscle which inserts into the structure labelled A:

Track your Progress

With detailed feedback Primary Anatomy will allow you to track your progress, tailor your study and ensure you are exam ready.

Good Luck!

Good luck to everyone sitting their exams today! You’ve got this.

A Novel Treatment for BPH

Current most read article in The Journal of Urology. An interesting look at radio frequency thermal therapy as a novel and viable minimally invasive option for the management of BPH.

Type X Question

Hi guys, hope you have all settled in to your new terms! Here’s another true/false (type X) question to keep you going. Post answers and thoughts below!

Feel calm and confident come exam day

For all of you sitting the GSSE in one weeks time, make sure you have taken a few of our mock exams to familiarise yourself with the time frame and online format. It is an absolute advantage to feel calm, confident and well prepared come exam day!

Facial Reanimation Surgery

Sneak peek of the amazing images our medical illustrator has been working on in conjunction with Prof Gazi Hussain.

Less than 2 weeks to go!

Less than 2 weeks to go! Hope you’re all feeling well prepared and starting to focus your attention on the areas of highest yield. Hang in there, not long now!

GSSE Anatomy – Sale Ends Today

Sale ends midnight! Make the most of our huge discount on all GSSE study plans! take the plunge, set your exam date and get cracking!

Adductor Magnus – Single Best Answer

Great insight into the possible role of early cholecystectomy in the management of mild gallstone pancreatitis. Currently the most popular article in Annals of Surgery.

The Gallstone PANC Trial

Great insight into the possible role of early cholecystectomy in the management of mild gallstone pancreatitis – current most popular article in Annals of Surgery.