Specialty overview
Orthopaedic surgeons diagnose, treat and manage patients with disorders and conditions which affect the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-operative means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumours, and congenital disorders.
Clinical practice
Orthopaedic surgeons work within both public and private facilities, providing emergency and elective surgical services and outpatient care. Orthopaedic Surgeons often also provide outreach surgical services to regional, rural and remote patients. Procedures commonly performed by orthopaedic surgeons include total hip replacement, fracture repair, spinal fusion, shoulder arthroplasty and carpal tunnel release.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
63
eligible
10
selected
Number of Queensland and Australian specialists
Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows
Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours
Information on specialists
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Specialists over 60
This donut chart shows that 26% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 44% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 22.5% are located in regional Queensland, 77.5% are in major cities, and 0% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
94%
male6%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 94%, Females are 6%. -
Public vs Private
73.9%
private26.1%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 73.9%, Public is 26.1%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
86%
male13%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 86%, Females are 13%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
63
eligible10
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 63 Eligible applications were received, 10 of those were selected.