Surgical training does not affect operative time and outcome in total knee arthroplasty

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-376271
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.37627

Weber, Markus

; Renkawitz, Tobias ; Worlicek, Michael ; Voellner, Florian ; Woerner, Michael ; Benditz, Achim ; Weber, Daniela ; Grifka, Joachim

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Abstract

Training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is crucial, but might affect operative time and outcome. We hypothesized that the learning curve of residents in TKA has an impact on (1) operative time, (2) complication rates and (3) early postoperative outcome. In a retrospective analysis of 738 primary TKAs from our institutional joint registry, operative ...