Table 1 Number of implants/instrumentations used in each of the 6 UK trusts (3 training regions).
From: The surgeon and his tools-the case for a focused orthopaedic theatre induction programme
IMPLANT | E1 | E2 | W1 | W2 | S1 | S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Knee Replacement | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Total Hip Replacement | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Intramnedullary nailing | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
External fixators | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
TOTAL | 11 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 9 |