• In Mexico, the Traumatology and Orthopedics specialization lasts for four years.
• According to an international study, it is one of the specialties with the happiest staff outside of work.
• Hospitals from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and South Korea appear in the ranking of the best Traumatology and Orthopedics hospitals in the world.

The surgical department is fundamental in Medicine, although it is also one of the most laborious. High precision is required to perform all kinds of operations. At the same time, it is also one of the areas in greatest need of technological advancement. With this in mind, it’s good to know a hospital that is currently considered the best in the field of Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world.

First of all, it should be emphasized that specialization in Traumatology and Orthopedics This is one of the 27 direct entries available in our country. Residence has a duration of four years and to secure a place must pass the National Examination of Applicants for Medical Residences (ENARM).

Key differences between Traumatology and Orthopedics

Now, although Traumatology and Orthopedics maintain a strong relationship, they are not quite synonymous. Based on ABC Medical Center Traumatology is a discipline that deals with the treatment of traumatic injuries to bones, muscles, joints and tendons.

On the other hand, orthopedics is a branch of medicine whose job is to correct or prevent deformation of the musculoskeletal system.

With this in mind, the similarities between the two are that they focus on traumatic injuries, such as impaired function of the extremities, and the spine, such as bones and muscles.

The best hospital for Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world

Comparisons are not always pleasant but they are necessary. At least they are useful for knowing how the hospital compares to the others. It also helps to know the state of each country’s health system.

That said, it’s time to find out the names the best hospital for Traumatology and Orthopedics in the world. According to the annual ranking World’s Best Specialty Hospital 2023 these are as follows.

1. Hospital For Special Surgery – United States
2. Mayo Clinic – Rochester – United States
3. Johns Hopkins Hospital – United States of America
4. Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin – Germany
5. Rizzoli Institute of Orthopedics – Italy
6. Schulthess Klinik – Switzerland
7. Massachusetts General Hospital – United States of America
8. Helios ENDO-Clinic Hamburg – Germany
9. Royal National Orthopedic Hospital – Stanmore – United Kingdom
10. Severance Hospital – Yonsei University – South Korea

In the past we have shared rankings of specialties such as pulmonology, pediatrics, and oncology. Usually the same hospital name is repeated but in this case it is different.

First position is for Hospital For Special Surgery. Founded in 1863 and located in New York, it specializes in orthopedic surgery and the treatment of rheumatological conditions.

Until recently it was the oldest orthopedic hospital in the United States. Although one of its characteristics is that it has adapted to changing times. It currently stands out for its use of technologies and tools such as Artificial Intelligence, telemedicine and robotics.

For their part, coming up next in the rankings was Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins Hospital, both located in the United States. Both also stand out in other specialties and are international references.

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