Is there an impact of surgeon's experience on in-hospital outcome in patients with operatively treated proximal humerus and humerus shaft fractures?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proximal humerus and shaft fractures are common, comprising 10-11 % of all fractures. Progress in their management includes refined surgical techniques and implants, coupled with a deeper understanding of fracture patterns.

Aims

This study examines the effect of surgical education on in-hospital outcomes for operatively treated proximal and humerus shaft fractures, aiming to enhance patient care and results.

Material and methods

This study analyzed cases from 1st of January 2010 until the 31st of December 2021 using data extracted from the Swiss working group for quality assurance in surgery, including patients with proximal humerus and shaft fractures who underwent surgical procedures like open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF), closed reduction with

SUBMITTER: Adams A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11750012 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature