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?

19%

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Ham carver

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
Pick the leg, marbling and the cure point. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Slice, the hand and the one who wants it thick. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Use it, shrink and the bone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Event, the plate and the bar rhythm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The client, the photo and not making a show of it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Thin for real, and not wasting the cushion. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

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