Effects of Surgeon-Preferred Staff and Staff Turnover on Operating Time and Complication Rates in Reverse and Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Sarah C. Kurkowski,
Samuel K. Gerak,
Michael J. Thimmesch
et al.
Abstract:Background:
This study focuses on investigating the risk factors of increased operating room time and patient complication rates after total shoulder arthroplasty cases (both reverse and anatomic). We hypothesize that the use of surgeon-preferred staff will improve operating room efficiency and reduce complication rates while increased staff turnover will decrease efficiency and increase complications.
Methods:
This is a single-center, retrospective stu… Show more
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