Why the study?
Work hour restrictions, inconsistent case volumes, and operating room efficiency pressures challenge orthopaedic surgical training, requiring an understanding of non-patient-based training methods to guide future resident education.
Non-patient-based training methods are necessary to address challenges in orthopaedic resident training such as work hour restrictions and inconsistent case volumes.
Supports simulation integration in orthopaedic curricula amid training constraints; leaves open prospective validation of efficacy and implementation.
Orthopaedic surgical techniques are complex, rapidly evolving, and require significant training to attain competence. Hindrances to acquiring these complex skills during residency include: work hour restrictions, inconsistent case volumes, and policy changes centered on operating room (OR) efficiency and patient safety. The evolution of orthopaedic training in response to these challenges forced the development of non-patient-based training methods outside of the OR. Understanding how orthopaedic residents develop and retain surgical skills will hopefully provide more efficient training. The different methods, their respective advantages, and evidence of their efficacy is necessary to direct resident training in the future.
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