STRATEGIC PLANNING
STRATEGIC PLANNING
This is an exciting time for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery .
By building a strong foundation of leadership and innovation in education , research and surgical practice , our goal is to contribute to the field of orthopaedic surgery on a global stage . Over the next several years , we will continue to build collaborative partnerships and brand identity with the goal of expanding our market and developing a comprehensive center for musculoskeletal care .
William Fred Horton Executive Administrator Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Our vision is to strengthen our existing relationships with our expert colleagues in the UAB Marnix E . Heersink School of Medicine , the UAB Medicine enterprise , and industry collaborators to enhance and expand the innovative treatment options we bring to the world . During the 2023 calendar year , the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks to create a new musculoskeletal service line in cooperation with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology . These partnerships will help us create an environment where our faculty are encouraged to develop innovative treatment techniques and to keep pushing the boundaries in orthopaedic research .
We understand that investment and retention of our high-caliber faculty and staff is what keeps us at the top . Supporting those individuals is the most valuable way to build reputation in the field and ensure our patient ’ s receive the best care .
SURGICAL CASES BY FISCAL YEAR WORK RVUS BY YEAR
12,000
350,000
325,000
|
11,000 |
|
|
Total Surgical Cases |
|
|
|
10,000
9,000
|
wRVUs |
300,000
275,000
250,000
|
|
|
|
225,000 |
8,000 |
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 |
200,000 |
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 |
|
Year |
Total Surgical Cases |
2017 |
8,365 |
2018 |
9,794 |
2019 |
10,664 |
2020 |
9,785 |
2021 |
11,221 |
2022 |
10,786 |
|
|
Year |
wRVUs |
2017 |
228,099 |
2018 |
268,715 |
2019 |
295,136 |
2020 |
276,992 |
2021 |
325,351 |
2022 |
327,435 |
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4 UAB Orthopaedic Surgery Report