Tag Archives: Orthopaedic

Orthopaedic service plan is ‘band-aid solution for a big problem’

THE current plan to expand orthopaedic services at Bathurst Hospital is nothing but a band-aid solution, the Bathurst health action group spokesperson has said. The statement was in response to local member Paul Toole’s promise of more beds and increased orthopaedic services at the hospital. Mr Toole said there would be two orthopaedic lists in… Read More »

Orthopaedic surgeons predict return to somewhat normal volumes in 6 months

Dive Brief: Despite pent up demand following the cancellation of elective procedures, orthopaedic surgeons will face a slow recovery in ramping their services back up, according to a new Jefferies survey. The 40 high-volume orthopaedic surgeons who responded to the survey said their current weekly volumes are down 90% compared to before the onset of the… Read More »