Key performance and training parameters in primary total hip arthroplasty - an expert consensus using the Delphi technique.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed and successful operation which orthopaedic trainees must demonstrate competence in prior to completion of surgical training. An assessment of agreement between surgical trainers regarding the critical steps of a primary THA has never been undertaken. The aim of this study was to define and rank the key steps of a primary THA regards ease of teaching and their importance in achieving the best patient outcome.

Materials and methods

The Delphi technique with 3 iterative rounds was used to establish expert group consensus. The benchmark for consensus was set at an 80% agreement in any category for each step of a THR. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to report on the inter- and intra-rater rel

SUBMITTER: Howgate D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170576 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature