The Future of Orthopaedic Surgery (British Orthopaedic Assoc)
As the 21st century comes of age and the global burden of disease shifts increasingly towards musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedic surgeons will be called upon to rise to the challenge.
Orthopaedic surgery is on a path towards less invasive and more precise operations, with a greater proportion of outpatient and overnight procedures1 . This trajectory is likely to continue and will be further facilitated by new technologies, making surgery more selective and the orthopaedic surgeon an increasingly proactive ...