2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.07.028
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Sports Medicine Fellowship Training Significantly Increases Sports Case Volume: An Analysis of ACGME Case Log Data from 2006 to 2019

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the experiential benefit of completing a sports medicine fellowship for orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the treatment of sports injuries. Methods: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education case logs were examined for sports medicine cases performed by orthopaedic surgery residents from 2006 to 2019 and for orthopaedic sports medicine fellows from 2010 to 2019. The average number of arthroscopic cases was evaluated for residents and fellows according to… Show more

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“…19,28,48 Fellowship training has been shown to dramatically increase case volume in sports injuries. 20 However, MLKIs are an area many sports medicine fellowship-trained surgeons feel less confident in treating. 49 Ensuring MLKIs are treated by a surgeon trained in a fellowship program that provides adequate exposure to complex cases, including MLKIs, is important.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…19,28,48 Fellowship training has been shown to dramatically increase case volume in sports injuries. 20 However, MLKIs are an area many sports medicine fellowship-trained surgeons feel less confident in treating. 49 Ensuring MLKIs are treated by a surgeon trained in a fellowship program that provides adequate exposure to complex cases, including MLKIs, is important.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 2 , 10 , 14 , 21 , 25 While the indication for these procedures is not provided by the ACGME data sets, this may be due to the shifting of the limited opportunities during the pandemic from residents to fellows, as they generally have less time allotted to develop mastery of a difficult visuospatial skill. 6 , 9 Prior to 2019-2020 academic year, orthopedic sports medicine fellows performed approximately 275% more shoulder ( P <.0001) surgeries than residents. 6 , 9 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 6 , 9 Prior to 2019-2020 academic year, orthopedic sports medicine fellows performed approximately 275% more shoulder ( P <.0001) surgeries than residents. 6 , 9 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%