- In Mexico, the specialty of Traumatology and Orthopedics lasts four years.
- According to an international study, it is one of the specialties with the most happy staff outside of work.
- Hospitals from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and South Korea appear in the ranking with the best Traumatology and Orthopedics hospitals in the world.
The surgical part is fundamental within Medicine, although it is also one of the most exhausting. High precision is required to carry out any type of operation. At the same time, it is also one of the areas that most require technological advances. With this in mind, it is worth knowing the hospitals that today are considered the best in Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world.
First of all, it should be emphasized that the specialty of Traumatology and Orthopedics It is one of the 27 direct entry that are available in our country. The residence has a duration of four years and to obtain a place it is necessary to pass the National Examination of Applicants for Medical Residences (ENARM).
Main differences between Traumatology and Orthopedics
Now, although Traumatology and Orthopedics maintain a strong relationship, they are not really synonymous. According to ABC Medical Center Traumatology is the discipline that deals with the treatment of traumatic injuries to the bones, muscles, joints and tendons.
On the other hand, orthopedics is the medical branch that is in charge of correcting or avoiding deformations of the musculoskeletal system.
With this in mind, the point in common between the two is that they focus on traumatic injuries, such as impaired function of the extremities, and of the spine, such as bones and muscles.
The best hospitals for Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world
Comparisons are not always nice but they are necessary. At least they are useful to know how a hospital is compared to the others. It also helps to know the state of the health systems of each nation.
That said, now it’s time to know the names of the best hospitals for Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world. According to the annual ranking World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 these are the following.
- Hospital For Special Surgery – United States
- Mayo Clinic – Rochester – United States
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital – United States
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin – Germany
- Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute – Italy
- Schulthess Klinik – Switzerland
- Massachusetts General Hospital – United States
- Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg – Germany
- The Royal National Orthopedic Hospital – Stanmore – United Kingdom
- Severance Hospital – Yonsei University – South Korea
In the past we have shared the rankings of specialties such as pulmonology, pediatrics and oncology. Usually the same names of hospitals are repeated but in this case it is different.
The first position is for the Hospital For Special Surgery. Founded in 1863 and located in New York, it specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatologic conditions.
To date it is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. Although one of its characteristics is that it has adapted to changing times. Currently, it stands out for the use of technology and tools such as Artificial Intelligence, telemedicine and robotics.
For their part, the next to appear in the ranking are Mayo Clinic and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, both located in the United States. The two also stand out in other specialties and are international references.
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