Surgical
Orthopedics careers
Orthopedics covers musculoskeletal injury, arthroplasty and trauma. Teams typically work in trauma centres, elective surgery units and combine orthopaedic surgeon, physiotherapist, radiographer roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $30,000 to $600,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Orthopedics focuses on musculoskeletal injury, arthroplasty and trauma. Teams work in trauma centres, elective surgery units and pay ranges from $30,000 to $600,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Surgical |
| Focus | musculoskeletal injury, arthroplasty and trauma |
| Settings | Trauma centres, Elective surgery units |
| Certifications | FRCS (Tr&Orth) |
| Salary range (USD) | $30,000 – $600,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Physiotherapist
- Radiographer
Core procedures and activities
- Joint replacement
- Fracture fixation
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