Here are five numbers shaping the orthopedic industry, as reported by Becker's:
$686,000 – The average starting salary for orthopedic surgeons in 2024.
30% – The percentage of orthopedic surgery physician assistants who are experiencing at least one symptom of burnout.
50 – The number of top-ranked orthopedic and neurosurgery hospitals in the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report.
5 – The number of major orthopedic and spine companies that have filed for bankruptcy in the last 14 years.
94% – The number of physicians who said they believe that prior authorization always, often or sometimes delays patients' access to necessary care.