Characteristic | Aqueous-PREP, N = 14* | PREPARE, N = 20 |
---|---|---|
Number of orthopedic surgeons who treat fracture patients, median (IQR) | 11 (11.3) | 7.5 (7) |
Number of orthopedic surgeons who take trauma calls, median (IQR) | 8.5 (13) | 9.5 (9.5) |
Orthopedic training programs, n (%)** | ||
Orthopedic fellowship | 13 (93) | 17 (85) |
Orthopedic residency | 14 (100) | 18 (90) |
Orthopedic clerkship | 14 (100) | 17 (85) |
None of above | 0 (0) | 1 (5) |
Annual number of operatively managed open fractures, median (IQR) | 149 (125) | 142 (185) |
Annual number of operatively managed closed fractures, median (IQR) | 1200 (828.8) | 1090 (630.5) |
Annual number of operatively managed closed lower extremity and pelvic fractures, median (IQR) | – | 725 (435) |
Number of operating rooms used to treat fractures, median (IQR) | 4 (2) | 4 (5.5) |