ABSTRACT: Variability in Spine Surgery Procedures Performed During Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery Residency Training: An Analysis of ACGME Case Log Data
BACKGROUND:
Current spine surgeon training in the United States consists of either an orthopaedic or neurological surgery residency, followed by an optional spine surgery fellowship. Resident spine surgery procedure volume may vary between and within specialties.
METHODS:
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education surgical case logs for graduating orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery