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Table 3 Orthopedic characteristics

From: Cluster identification, selection, and description in cluster randomized crossover trials: the PREP-IT trials

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)

  1. IQR interquartile range
  2. *The cluster that was withdrawn is not included
  3. **Percentages do not sum to 100 as categories are not mutually exclusive