Orthopaedic Surgery

Inequity results in undue suffering to minoritised patients compared to their majority counterparts. A growing body of evidence continues to highlight disparities in care that leave underrepresented minority populations disadvantaged in their musculoskeletal care. The literature focused on improving the diversity among orthopaedic surgeons has increased significantly over the past five years. Addressing the persistent lack of gender and racial/ethnic diversity among healthcare workers remains a topic of much debate. The impact of inclusion is clear, but the path to achieving an unbiased and just culture has remained quite muddy. While this problem is not unique to orthopaedic surgery, the specialty significantly lags behind other medical specialties in retaining and promoting female and URM practicing surgeons and academic faculty. It remains that the dire need to diversify orthopaedics, to ensure delivery of quality and culturally competent care to patients, will prove rewarding for all to enjoy a more inclusive orthopaedic community to the benefit of our patients and society.