Here are four things to know:
1. Lyell McEwin is changing its orthopedics availability due to recent data revealing patients waited an average of 150.5 hours for hip surgery on Fridays.
2. The average wait time overall for patients undergoing surgery after accidents hit 41.3 hours.
3. A lack of orthopedic surgeons working weekends led to these lengthy wait times.
4. The hospital plans to address this problem by offering 24/7 orthopedic services, from imaging to consultations.
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