Question about being an Orthopaedic Consultant

[OrthoMiller]

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My dream is to be an Orthopaedic Surgeon after medical school. I have one question that's bugging me. During residency, you do all the different aspects of Orthopaedics (Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow etc etc.). But say I got to consultant post and sub-specialized in Hip and Knee surgery, would I ever get a chance to do any of the other aspects of Orthopaedics or would I be stuck with Knee and Hip? How does a consultant post actually work? What changes are there compared to your residency?

 

[skiz knot]

My dream is to be an Orthopaedic Surgeon after medical school. I have one question that's bugging me. During residency, you do all the different aspects of Orthopaedics (Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow etc etc.). But say I got to consultant post and sub-specialized in Hip and Knee surgery, would I ever get a chance to do any of the other aspects of Orthopaedics or would I be stuck with Knee and Hip? How does a consultant post actually work? What changes are there compared to your residency?

Generally, consultants are well known/successful orthopods and/or have come up with an innovation in a product or technique that has potential to be of financial value to a company. You are unlikely to get a highly paying "consultant" job without without being a practicing surgeon first. As a practicing surgeon you can tailor your practice as you see fit and perform whatever procedures you feel comfortable with.