Experience of a fellowship in spinal surgery: A quantitative analysis

被引：14

作者：

Konczalik W. ^{[1
]}

Elsayed S. ^{[2
]}

Boszczyk B. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] University of Nottingham, Nottingham

[2] Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre

来源：

European Spine Journal | 2014年 / 23卷 / Suppl 1期

关键词：

Assessment; Complications; Fellowship; Spine; Training;

D O I：

10.1007/s00586-014-3209-y

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摘要：

Objectives: The objective of our paper was to ascertain the self-reported competency level of surgeons who had completed a 1-year spine fellowship versus those who had not. Our secondary objective was to determine whether there was any difference between orthopaedic and neurosurgeons. Methods: A 60 question online questionnaire was provided to AOSpine Europe members for completion online. Results: 289 members provided a response, of which 64 % were orthopaedic surgeons and 31 % neurosurgeons (5 % did not specify). Eighty (28 %) had completed a 1-year fellowship. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the management of spinal deformity was the greatest difference seen upon completing a fellowship. Multiple elective and emergent conditions were demonstrated to have a significant difference upon completion of a fellowship. There was no difference between orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Conclusions: In order to provide an efficient and safe service covering the broad spectrum of spinal pathology, a formal spine fellowship, ideally with a formal curriculum, should be considered. © 2014 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

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页码：S40 / S54

页数：14

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