Surgical templates for orthopedic operative reports.
Generating an operative report after a surgical procedure is a critical but time-consuming and expensive task for every physician. Use of a template can shorten this process. This article describes an easy method by which a physician can create a template that can be customized to allow discussion of unique features of a given case.
DeOrio
James K
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla 32224, USA.
D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D015443:Word Processing