AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS with CME-1. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session III

1. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session III - Westermann

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Robbie Westerman from Iowa discusses the learning curve in hip arthroscopy based on patient-reported outcomes (PROs). He highlights the importance of properly indicating and performing hip arthroscopy to achieve positive outcomes. However, the learning curve and what to measure in terms of improvement are not well-defined. Studies suggest that surgeons need to perform over 518 cases before re-operation rates go below 10%. Dr. Westerman presents a retrospective analysis of his first 1,000 cases over four years, showing improvements in PROs after about 150 cases and a significant shift after 250 cases. Higher annual case volume is also important.

Keywords

Dr. Robbie Westerman

hip arthroscopy

learning curve

patient-reported outcomes

re-operation rates