ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2025
Wrist and Hand Arthroscopy Procedure Volume Is Low Among Graduating Orthopaedic Surgery Residents.
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- Wrist and elbow arthroscopy case volume is low and declining in orthopedic residency and fellowship training.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate orthopaedic resident case volume and case log variability for wrist and hand arthroscopy. Methods: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education surgical case log data from 2016 to 2020 for graduating United States orthopaedic surgery residents was assessed. Arthroscopy procedures of the wrist and hand were categorized. The average number of cases performed per resident was compared from 2016 to 2020 to determine the percent change in case volume. The 10th, 30th, 50th, 70th, and 90th percentiles of case volumes from 2016 to 2020 were presented to demonstrate case volume variability. Results: The average number of total arthroscopic wrist and hand procedures performed per resident was 4.6 ± 5 (3, 0-44) in 2016, which decreased to 3 ± 3 in 2020 (2, 0-25), representing a 34.8% decrease ( Conclusions: Orthopaedic graduate medical education exposure to wrist and hand arthroscopy remains low and highly variable, despite increasing use of arthroscopy in wrist procedures. Clinical Relevance: It is important to evaluate the procedural case volume for wrist and hand arthroscopy among orthopaedic surgery residents. With information from this study, we may be able to suggest changes, such as the implementation of case minimums, that provide better opportunities for orthopaedic trainees to enhance proficiency and improve patient care in this area.
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