Based on historical trends in TJA volumes and active orthopaedic surgeons, the average TJA caseload per orthopaedic surgeon may need to double by 2050 to meet projected U.S. demand. Further studies are needed to determine how the workforce can best meet this demand without compromising the quality of care in a value-driven health-care model. However, increasing the number of trained orthopaedic surgeons by 10% every 5 years may be a potential solution.
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