AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-The Impact of Case Minimums on Resident Surgical Volume in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy_ A 10-Year ACGME Case Log Study-Dr. Alan G. Shamrock, M.D.

The Impact of Case Minimums on Resident Surgical Volume in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy_ A 10-Year ACGME Case Log Study-Dr. Alan G. Shamrock, M.D.

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Alan Shamrock, a second-year orthopedic resident, presented a study analyzing trends in shoulder and knee arthroscopy volumes among U.S. residents from 2007 to 2017 using ACGME case logs. Findings showed arthroscopy volumes increased until 2013, then sharply declined after ACGME established minimum case requirements (20 shoulder, 30 knee arthroscopies) for graduation. Total arthroscopic cases dropped, while overall surgical case volume remained stable, suggesting a shift away from arthroscopy. This decline raises concerns about residents achieving sufficient experience for complex arthroscopic skills. Further research is needed to assess how minimum case mandates affect arthroscopy training and proficiency.

Keywords

shoulder arthroscopy

knee arthroscopy

orthopedic residency

ACGME case requirements

surgical training trends