Journal article
The Learning Curve for Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review
Abstract
PURPOSE: The learning curve for hip arthroscopy is consistently characterized as "steep." The purpose of this systematic review was to (1) identify the various learning curves reported in the literature, (2) examine the evidence supporting these curves, and (3) determine whether this evidence supports an accepted number of cases needed to achieve proficiency.
METHODS: The electronic databases Embase and Medline were screened for any clinical …
Authors
Hoppe DJ; de D; Simunovic N; Bhandari M; Safran MR; Larson CM; Ayeni OR
Journal
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol. 30, No. 3, pp. 389–397
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.arthro.2013.11.012
ISSN
0749-8063