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.

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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?

22%

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Table official

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
Sheet, clock and the protocol. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Fouls, the warning and the one who argues. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Timeout, the scoreboard and not jumping it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The referee, the table and not contradicting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The crowd, the shove and keeping calm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
A clean result, and the sheet signed. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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