How Safe and Time Consuming is the Surgical Training of Young Orthopaedic Surgeons? A Retrospective Analysis of Proximal Femur Fractures

Abstract Background Fractures of the proximal femur in the elderly population are rising. Teaching the appropriate surgical treatment of these fractures is of paramount importance. The aim of the study was to evaluate differences in outcome of surgical procedures between supervised trainees and senior surgeons. Objective Are there more surgical complications, poorer quality or an increased operating time if the procedure (in this case: fixation of proximal femur fractures) is performed by trainees under supervision in comparison to experienced surgeons. Material and Methods All patients treated with the proximal…