Empowering Orthopaedic
Excellence
The gold standard for fellowship examination preparation. Comprehensive, evidence-based, and designed for the modern surgical trainee.
Our Mission
To democratize elite surgical education. We believe that every trainee deserves access to high-quality, consultant-level materials that mirror the rigour of fellowship examinations.
Our Vision
A future where geography is no barrier to surgical excellence. Through continuous innovation and community collaboration, we aim to raise the standard of orthopaedic education worldwide.
Our Core Values
The principles that drive our commitment to the orthopaedic community.
Excellence
We strive for the highest quality educational content, rigorously reviewed and constantly updated to reflect current best practices.
Community
Building a supportive global community of orthopaedic trainees who learn, share, and grow together.
Accessibility
Making world-class exam preparation accessible to trainees regardless of location or resources.
Innovation
Leveraging modern technology to create engaging, effective, and personalized learning experiences.
Our Team
OrthoVellum is built by orthopaedic surgeons, for orthopaedic trainees.
Dr. Navendu Goyal
Founder & Lead Author
MBBS, MS (Ortho)
Orthopaedic surgeon and medical educator with a passion for leveraging technology to improve surgical training outcomes. Founded OrthoVellum to bridge the gap between traditional textbook learning and modern exam preparation.
Our Editorial Process
We maintain the highest standards of medical accuracy and educational quality through a rigorous multi-step review process.
Expert Authorship
All clinical content is authored by qualified orthopaedic surgeons and senior trainees with direct examination experience.
Evidence-Based Review
Every topic is cross-referenced against peer-reviewed literature, major textbooks, and current clinical guidelines.
Quality Scoring
Content is evaluated against a 56-point quality scoring system covering accuracy, completeness, exam relevance, and clinical utility.
Regular Updates
Topics are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the latest evidence, guideline changes, and examination trends.
Content Standards
Evidence-based
All clinical recommendations reference peer-reviewed literature and established guidelines (e.g., eTG, AAOS, BOAST).
Exam-aligned
Content structure mirrors the format and expectations of FRACS, FRCS, and ABOS fellowship examinations.
Clinically accurate
Management algorithms and surgical techniques are verified against current orthopaedic practice.
Regularly updated
Topics are reviewed to incorporate new evidence, updated classifications, and evolving surgical approaches.
Australian context
Content includes Australian-specific references including AOANJRR data, PBS medication availability, and eTG guidelines.
Medical Disclaimer
OrthoVellum is an educational resource designed for orthopaedic surgery trainees preparing for fellowship examinations. The content is intended for learning purposes and should not replace clinical judgement, direct patient assessment, or specialist consultation.
All clinical scenarios, management algorithms, and surgical techniques described are for examination preparation and educational discussion. Clinical decisions should always be made in the context of individual patient circumstances and local practice guidelines.
Trusted by Trainees Worldwide
Content tailored for major international fellowship examinations.
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