Career Overview
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
Also Known As
- Hand Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Physician
- Surgeon
Alternate Job Titles
- Doctor
- Foot and Ankle Surgeon
- General Orthopedic Surgeon
- General Surgeon
- Hand Surgeon
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
- Orthopedic Physician
- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgery Physician
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
- Physician
- Physician Surgeon
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Windows
Tools & Equipment
- Abdominal retractors
- Amputation retractors
- Anastomosis clamps
- Andrews tables
- Argon beam coagulators
- Arterial line catheters
- Artery forceps
- Autologous blood recovery systems
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Balloon perfusion catheters
- Biopolar cautery equipment
- Biopsy forceps
- Biopsy punches
- Bone chisels
- Bone clamps
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $83,390 |
| Median | >$239,200 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | >$239,200 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 14,160
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.