Is there a minimum number of complex osteomyelitis procedures a surgeon should perform annually to ensure proper outcomes?

Is there a minimum number of complex osteomyelitis procedures a surgeon should perform annually to ensure proper outcomes?

Authors: Vicky Gutierrez, Gerard Chang

RECOMMENDATION: There is no literature supporting a minimum number of complex osteomyelitis procedures a surgeon should perform annually to ensure proper outcomes. Higher-volume referral centers, centers of excellence and multidisciplinary teams for the treatment of complex osteomyelitis may result in improved outcomes.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Consensus

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 76%, Disagree: 14%, Abstain: 10% (Super Majority, Strong Consensus)

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