Variability in Hand Surgery Training Among Plastic and Orthopaedic Surgery Residents.

Edward J TestaSebastian OrmanMichael A BergenLauren V ReadyNeill Y LiJoseph A Gil

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2022)

Orthopaedic surgery residents performed significantly more trauma cases than plastic surgery residents did, but fewer overall cases, nerve repairs, and amputations, while nerve decompression volumes were similar between specialties. This information may help inform residency and fellowship directors regarding areas of potential training deficiency.

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