Depending on specialization, orthopaedic surgeons perform a wide variety of tasks. Orthopaedic surgeons treat most musculoskeletal problems including arthritis, trauma, and congenital deformities using both surgical and non-surgical methods. Some common procedures performed by orthopaedic surgeons include joint replacement and arthroscopy, repair of fracture, and back or spinal surgery, to name a few.

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Orthopaedist Salary

Overall, Orthopaedic surgeon salaries are based on years of experience, location, the type of facility and specialty.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a typical Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States is $308,798.

The Allied Physicians Salary survey reveals a difference in salary by years of experience for Orthopaedic surgeons as follows:

1-2 Years - $ 256,000
3 or More - $342,000
Maximum - $670,000

The same survey showed the difference in salary according to specialty and years of experience as follows:

Foot and Ankle

1-2 Years - $ $228,000
3 or More - $392,000
Maximum - $791,000

Hand/Elbow/Shoulder

1-2 Years - $ $288,000
3 or More - $459,000
Maximum - $770,000

Hip/Joint Replacement

1-2 Years - $330,000
3 or More - $491,000
Maximum - $715,000

Spine Surgery

1-2 Years - $398,000
3 or More - $670,000
Maximum - $1,352,000

Sports Medicine

1-2 Years - $266,000
3 or More - $479,000
Maximum - $762,000

Orthopaedist Job Outlook

According to the US Department of Labor, approximately three to four percent of all physicians are specialized in orthopaedic surgery. Over fifty percent of orthopaedic surgeons practice general orthopaedics, while eleven percent practice spinal surgery, ten percent practice sports medicine, and the remaining specialize in other sub-specialties.

Orthopaedic surgery is a necessary field that will continue to be in high demand, with employment opportunities expected to grow faster than average between now and 2014. As the elderly population of the US increases, there will be a higher incidence of musculoskeletal conditions that occur with aging.

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