The forces testing orthopedic care, per 1 orthopedic surgeon - Becker’s Spine Review

Challenges in Orthopedic Care

Mark Vrahas, MD, chair of orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, has spent his career building programs that balance excellence in education, clinical care, and research.

Today, he sees the field of orthopedics standing at a pivotal moment, defined by workforce strain, financial uncertainty, and the challenge of sustaining value in patient care.

"We're at a difficult crossroads because there are so many headwinds for medicine right now,"

Dr. Vrahas notes that the specialty faces mounting headwinds that make it increasingly difficult to expand training programs or meet rising patient demand.

Author's summary: Orthopedic care faces challenges.

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