Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics (ORS)

Specialty Description

Accredited Programs
26
Length of Training
1
Programs Requiring Step 1
31%
Avg PGY-1 Salary
$82,306.71
Avg Hours / Week
50 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
23 Days

Specialty Overview

Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery is a subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery that includes the study, prevention, and reconstructive treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and sequelae of injuries by medical, physical, and surgical methods in patients 18 years and older. An educational program in adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery may include the care of arthritis and related disorders in many anatomic regions or be limited to:

  • hip and knee or,
  • shoulder, elbow, and upper limb.

Data reflects averages reported for the 2024 academic year.