A steep learning curve is a good thing!

Edward C Benzel; R Douglas Orr

doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2010.12.012

A steep learning curve is a good thing!

Spine J. 2011 Feb;11(2):131-2. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2010.12.012.

Authors

Edward C Benzel¹, R Douglas Orr

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, S40, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. benzele@ccf.org

PMID: 21296296
DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2010.12.012

Abstract

Commentary on: Wang B, Lü G, Patel AA, et al. An evaluation of the learning curve for a complex surgical technique: the full endoscopic interlaminar approach for lumbar disc herniations. Spine J 2011:11:122-130 (in this issue).

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MeSH terms

Diskectomy / methods*
Endoscopy / methods*
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery
Learning Curve*
Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery