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July 12, 2026Journal of trauma and orthopaedic surgery.Open Access

Burnout among orthopedic surgeons in India: Current evidence, contributing factors, and strategies for prevention

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SKSachin KaleAGAshok GhodkeGKGaurav Kanade

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Overview

Narrative review highlights contributing factors and preventive measures for burnout in orthopedic surgeons.

Key Points

  • The aim is to review burnout among orthopedic surgeons in India, examine contributing factors, and discuss prevention strategies.
  • Conducted a narrative review of literature using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
  • Reviewed articles on burnout, occupational stress, and physician wellness among orthopedic surgeons in India and internationally.
  • S synthesized evidence on prevalence, risk factors, and preventive interventions.
  • Burnout is significant among Indian orthopedic surgeons, especially trainees and early-career professionals.
  • Contributing factors include excessive workload, long hours, high patient volumes, and inadequate support.
  • Burnout is linked to reduced job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, and negative impacts on patient care.

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Kale et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5333754f7abc118adee00ahttps://doi.org/10.4103/jtos.jtos_20_25
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