Automation index

How much of a Orthopaedic surgeon’s job can AI already do?

An X-ray and a note come earlier. Reducing a fracture and calling theatre do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

#440 / 633

Orthopaedic surgeon

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Read films, CT and a first surgical plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Reduce, immobilise and run trauma clinic. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	10%	+2
Theatre: prosthesis, fixation, arthroscopy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Explain, consent and follow rehab. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Notes, consults and rounds. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
On-call, polytrauma and liability for the act. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		21%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#140 / 633

Climatologist

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Series, homogenise and the gap. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Models, scenarios and the uncertainty. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Report, the headline and not selling the easy one. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Field, the station and the one that moves. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The politician, the figure and not staying quiet. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Attribute, and not selling the headline. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low