The effect of surgical complications on trauma and orthopaedic trainees

Key Points

• This research examines the adverse impact of surgical complications on trauma and orthopaedic trainees.
• Qualitative analysis of trainee experiences with surgical complications
• Evaluation of the benefits of nonblame debrief sessions
• Assessment of existing support structures for trainees
• Trainees report significant stress due to surgical complications
• Informal debrief sessions are frequently identified as beneficial
• Lack of formal support structures is a common concern among trainees