Learning Curves in Arthroplasty in Orthopedic Trainees

The NHS is adapting to a changing environment, in which economical constraints have forced theatres to maximise efficiency. An environment in which working hours and surgical exposure has been reduced and outcomes are being published. Litigation is high, and patients are living longer with higher de...

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Published in:	Journal of surgical education Vol. 73; no. 4; pp. 689 - 693
Main Authors:	Nzeako, Obinna, MB, ChB, Back, Diane, MBBS, BSc
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-07-2016
Subjects:	arthroplasty Arthroplasty, Replacement - education Education, Medical, Graduate hip replacement Humans Internship and Residency knee replacement Learning Curve Medical Knowledge Orthopedics - education Patient Care Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Surgery trainee hip replacement knee replacement Patient Care arthroplasty Medical Knowledge trainee Practice Based Learning and Improvement learning curve Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
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Summary:	The NHS is adapting to a changing environment, in which economical constraints have forced theatres to maximise efficiency. An environment in which working hours and surgical exposure has been reduced and outcomes are being published. Litigation is high, and patients are living longer with higher demands. We ask, will traditional methods of apprentiship type training suffice in producing competent arthroplasty surgeons when hands on experience is falling. We review learning curves and assessment tools available to accurately assess competency and support trainee orthopaedic surgeons in their acquisition of surgical proficiency.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1
ISSN:	1931-7204 1878-7452
DOI:	10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.02.006