Investigation of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education Regarding the Management of Unintentional Durotomies.

Introduction: Unintentional durotomies occur in 2% to 5% of spine surgeries and in 20% of patients with spinal trauma. While neurosurgeons have historically managed intradural pathology, it is critical that all spine surgeons receive adequate training in the intraoperative and postoperative management of durotomies. Previous literature indicates notable interprogram heterogeneity regarding the quality of spinal surgery experience orthopaedic residents receive in their residency programs, however.

Preinjury Narcotic Use Does Not Affect Treatment for Compartment Syndrome.

Objectives: To determine the association of preinjury opioid use on incidence of fasciotomy after lower extremity trauma.

Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Setting: Level 1 trauma center.