Outcomes Measurement in Global Hand Surgery

The global burden of musculoskeletal trauma is high. There is a need to improve access to safe, high-quality surgery in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Numerous initiatives have taken aim at solving this underlying shortage in surgical care, including mission trips, academic programs, and international collaborations. However, much work remains to be done in LMICs compared with high-income countries (HICs). In HICs, the field of hand surgery has grown partially owing to the rigorous application of clinical research to examine outcomes and determine best practices.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - July 6, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: David N. Bernstein, Kiran J. Agarwal-Harding, George S.M. Dyer, Tamara D. Rozental Tags: The Hand Surgery Landscape Source Type: research