Challenges in Orthopedic Care
According to Mark Vrahas, MD, chair of orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, the field of orthopedics is facing significant challenges.
Dr. Vrahas has spent his career building programs that balance excellence in education, clinical care, and research, but now sees the field at a pivotal moment.
We’re at a difficult crossroads because there are so many headwinds for medicine right now
The specialty faces workforce strain, financial uncertainty, and the challenge of sustaining value in patient care, making it difficult to expand training programs or meet rising patient demand.
Author's summary: Orthopedic care faces significant challenges.