Prospective collection of error data in orthopaedic and trauma surgery procedures.

Purpose: The frequency, type and consequences of errors in orthopaedic and trauma surgery procedures should be analysed.

Methods: In a level II trauma centre, errors and intraoperative complications were prospectively recorded concerning type, severity, preventability and consequences. The error-related time delay was also noted.

Prospective collection and analysis of error data in a neurosurgical clinic.

Objectives: It is still unknown how often surgical errors lead to clinical impact and contribute to complications for patients. Hence, reliable and detailed prospective collection and analysis of error data is considered essential and a valuable key to error prevention.

Patients And Methods: In a mono center study, errors and complications were prospectively recorded concerning consecutive patients undergoing elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures.