Making better orthopedic surgeons: Track their errors as well as their skills

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In a small study to determine the best way to assess the operating skills of would-be orthopedic surgeons, researchers found that tracking the trainees’ performance on cadavers using step-by-step checklists and measures of general surgical skills works well but should be coupled with an equally rigorous system for tracking errors. Read more from ScienceDaily.