Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

A Standardized Acupotomy Protocol For The Treatment of Tenosynovitis of Hand Flexor Tendons In Human Patients
07:05

A Standardized Acupotomy Protocol For The Treatment of Tenosynovitis of Hand Flexor Tendons In Human Patients

Published on: May 26, 2026

Resident Involvement in Hand Surgery Does Not Impact Operative Efficiency or Short-Term Postoperative Complications:

Adam M Gordon1, Patrick P Nian2, Jack Choeuka2

  • 1Questrom School of Business, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.

Journal of Surgical Education
|June 25, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee Is Associated With Increased Five-Year Implant Complications Compared to Osteoarthritis Patients Undergoing Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2026
Same author

Comparison of 90-Day Medical Complications, Emergency Department Utilizations, and Readmissions for Corticosteroid Users Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·2026
Same author

Evaluation of Commonly Utilized Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models in Optimizing Readability, Accuracy, and Comprehension of Orthopaedic Oncology Patient Educational Materials.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·2026
Same author

Trends of E-Scooter-Related Pediatric Orthopaedic Injuries: 20 Years of Nationally Representative Data.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·2026
Same author

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty associated with lower odds of vascular injury: A retrospective cohort analysis.

Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma·2026
Same author

Distinct Risk Profiles After Conversion Total Knee Arthroplasty: Prior High Tibial Osteotomy Versus Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2026

Resident involvement in hand surgery does not increase short-term complication risks or affect operative efficiency. This study found no significant differences in outcomes for procedures with resident assistance compared to attending surgeons alone.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Academic hand surgery programs face challenges balancing trainee education with efficient patient care.
  • Limited data exists on the impact of resident involvement in common hand surgical procedures on patient outcomes.
  • Evaluating resident participation is crucial for optimizing surgical training and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess whether resident involvement in hand surgery cases influences postoperative complication rates.
  • To determine the effect of resident participation on the efficiency of common hand surgical procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, matched case-control study analyzed 1752 hand surgery cases (50% with resident involvement).
  • Procedures included carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty and distal radius fracture open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
Keywords:
complicationseducationhand surgeryorthopedicsoutcomesresident

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026

A Standardized Acupotomy Protocol For The Treatment of Tenosynovitis of Hand Flexor Tendons In Human Patients
07:05

A Standardized Acupotomy Protocol For The Treatment of Tenosynovitis of Hand Flexor Tendons In Human Patients

Published on: May 26, 2026

  • Data collected included patient demographics, comorbidities, operative times, length of stay (LOS), and 30-day postoperative complications.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in short-term complication rates were observed between resident-involved (2.5%) and attending-only (4.0%) groups (p=0.105).
    • Total operative times (75.8 min vs. 74.2 min) and lengths of stay (0.2 vs. 0.3 days) were similar between groups.
    • After adjusting for comorbidities and surgical type, resident involvement was not linked to increased odds of postoperative complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Resident involvement in hand surgery does not elevate the risk of short-term medical or surgical complications.
    • Operative efficiency is not negatively impacted by resident participation in common hand surgery procedures.
    • Findings support the integration of residents in hand surgery training without compromising patient safety or efficiency.