Journal article
Variability in Spine Surgery Procedures Performed During Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery Residency Training
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Current spine surgeon training in the United States consists of either an orthopaedic or neurological surgery residency, followed by an optional spine surgery fellowship. Resident spine surgery procedure volume may vary between and within specialties.
METHODS: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education surgical case logs for graduating orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery residents from 2009 to 2012 were examined and …
Authors
Daniels AH; Ames CP; Smith JS; Hart RA
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 96, No. 23,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
December 3, 2014
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.m.01562
ISSN
0021-9355