Results of single-incision distal biceps tendon repair for early-career upper-extremity surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this investigation was to assess surgical outcomes after distal biceps tendon (DBT) repair for upper-extremity surgeons at the beginning of their careers, immediately following fellowship training. We aimed to determine if procedure times, complication rates, and clinical outcomes differed during the learning curve period for these early-career surgeons.

Methods

All cases of DBT repairs performed by 2 fellowship-trained surgeons from the start of their careers were included. Demographic data as well as operative times, complication rates, and patient reported outcomes were retrospectively collected. A cumulative sum chart (CUSUM) analysis was performed for the learning curve for both operative times and complication rate. This analysis continuously

SUBMITTER: Baylor JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937840 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature