Here are 11 statistics on the distribution of orthopedic surgeons in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012 Orthopaedic Surgeon Census.
According to the census, the highest concentration of orthopedic surgeons is in Wyoming, District of Columbia, Montana, New Hampshire and Vermont. The lowest density of orthopedic surgeons is in Mississippi, West Virginia, Texas, Arkansas and Nevada.
Density of orthopedic surgeons in the U.S., per 100,000 people:
• National density of 8.72
• Wyoming has a density of 14.96
• District of Columbia has a density of 14.73
• Montana has a density of 14.63
• New Hampshire has a density of 13.58
• Vermont has a density of 13.25
• Nevada has a density of 7.01
• Arkansas has a density of 6.91
• Texas has a density of 6.83
• West Virginia has a density of 6.58
• Mississippi has a density of 6.55
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