Here is the breakdown of orthopedic surgeons by specialty:
General orthopedic surgery –– 28.6 percent
Orthopedic total joint surgery –– 16.9 percent
Orthopedics sports medicine –– 15.2 percent
Orthopedic spine surgery –– 11.7 percent
Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery –– 11.4 percent
Orthopedic hand surgery –– 8.3 percent
Pediatric orthopedic surgery –– 3.8 percent
Orthopedic trauma surgery –– 2.8 percent
Orthopedic oncologist –– 1 percent
Orthopedic surgery leadership –– 0.3 percent
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