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May 20, 2024;5 (5): 419-425.

Describing the women of orthopaedic surgery.

Elizabeth C Gardner, Ryan Cheng, Jay Moran, Luanna C Summer, Camilla B Emsbo, Robin G Gallagher, Jiaxin Gong, Felicity G Fishman
Author Information
  1. Elizabeth C Gardner: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. ORCID
  2. Ryan Cheng: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  3. Jay Moran: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  4. Luanna C Summer: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  5. Camilla B Emsbo: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  6. Robin G Gallagher: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  7. Jiaxin Gong: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  8. Felicity G Fishman: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
PMID: 38767221 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.55.BJO-2023-0073.R1

Abstract

Aims: The purpose of this survey study was to examine the demographic and lifestyle factors of women currently in orthopaedic surgery.
Methods: An electronic survey was conducted of practising female orthopaedic surgeons based in the USA through both the Ruth Jackson Society and the online Facebook group "women of Orthopaedics".
Results: The majority of surveyed female orthopaedic surgeons reported being married (76.4%; 285/373) and having children (67.6%; 252/373). In all, 66.5% (247/373) were collegiate athletes; 82.0% (306/373) reported having no female orthopaedic surgeon mentors in undergraduate and medical school. Their mean height is 65.8 inches and average weight is 147.3 lbs.
Conclusion: The majority of female orthopaedic surgeons did not have female mentorship during their training. Additionally, biometrically, their build is similar to that of the average American woman.

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