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Orthopaedic manpower: an overview.

D K Clawson

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |April 17, 2001
    PubMed
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    Determining the ideal number of orthopaedic surgeons is crucial for patient care. Historical data shows a correlation between surgeon numbers and procedures, emphasizing the need for evidence-based workforce planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Workforce Analysis
    • Orthopaedic Surgery

    Background:

    • The optimal number of orthopaedic surgeons per population has been a long-standing debate since the specialty's inception.
    • Early discussions and studies by major surgical associations addressed orthopaedic practice scope and surgeon distribution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze historical data and trends in orthopaedic practice to inform future health manpower decisions.
    • To determine the relationship between the number of orthopaedic surgeons and the volume of procedures performed within a population.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized questionnaire surveys, Delphi panel modeling, and direct observation (time and motion studies) of 150 orthopaedic practices.
    • Analyzed data collected over decades to identify trends and predict future needs in orthopaedic surgery.

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    Main Results:

    • Orthopaedics was predominantly a male-dominated field with a preference for surgical over office-based practice.
    • No practice type demonstrated superior efficiency; increased surgeon numbers correlated with increased operative procedures.
    • Practice characteristics shifted when the orthopaedist-to-population ratio fell below 1:15,000.

    Conclusions:

    • Developing robust databases and analyzing trends are essential for effective health manpower planning.
    • Predictions regarding orthopaedic workforce needs have been accurate, highlighting a limit to justifiable procedures.
    • Professionalism requires self-regulation to ensure patient and societal interests guide surgeon training and practice numbers.