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PROFILE AND LEARNING CURVE OF BRAZILIAN SURGEONS REGARDING SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY.

Guilherme Vieira Lima^1,2, Paulo Santoro Belangero^1,3, Renato Aroca Zan^1,4

¹. Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia de Ombro e Cotovelo (SBCOC), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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|October 15, 2025

Summary

Orthopedic surgeons need 31-50 shoulder arthroscopies for safe practice and over 500 for specialist proficiency. Training as lead surgeon and on cadavers are key for developing surgical skills.

Keywords:

Arthroscopy Education Learning Shoulder

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Surgical Education

Background:

Proficiency in shoulder arthroscopy is crucial for orthopedic surgeons.
Determining the learning curve for surgical procedures is essential for patient safety and effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the number of shoulder arthroscopies required for orthopedic surgeons to achieve proficiency.
To identify key training methodologies for developing expertise in shoulder arthroscopy.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study design was employed.
An online questionnaire surveyed surgeons at different career stages.
Data were collected from 251 respondents.

Main Results:

31-50 arthroscopies are deemed necessary for safe performance.
Over 500 arthroscopies are required to reach a specialist level.
Acting as lead surgeon and cadaver training were highly rated for skill development.

Conclusions:

Achieving proficiency in shoulder arthroscopy requires a significant number of procedures.
Structured training, including cadaveric practice and lead surgeon roles, is vital for surgical expertise.
Expert opinion suggests a clear pathway for developing advanced arthroscopic skills.