r/orthopaedics is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses ortho, orthopedic, surgery, research, and fellowship.
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Popular Themes in r/orthopaedics
#1
Advice Requests
: "Wwyd: open MT5 fx with missing head in 12yo"
41 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "For anyone who tried OrthoConsult early and bounced... we fixed a lot"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I dont think im a good doctor"
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I couldn't open MRI scans so I built an app that handles files instantly and on mobile"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Duke Researcher Fellow Opportunity"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/orthopaedics
#1
Ortho
: "Interest In Daily Ortho Diagnosis Game?"
47 posts
#2
Orthopedic
: "What is your least favorite Orthopedic implant and why is it the knotless iconix?"
18 posts
#3
Surgery
: "From 2011–2013, Dr. Christopher Duntsch paralyzed or killed 33 of his 38 patients during routine spinal Surgery. In one operating room, a fellow surgeon had to physically drag him away as he mangled a patient’s spine. Despite this, Duntsch was allowed to keep practicing for two more years."
18 posts
#4
Research
: "Research year vs Surgery Prelim?"
13 posts
#5
Fellowship
: "Sports Medicine Fellowship Opportunity in Taos, NM - August 2026"
13 posts
#6
Match
: "Didn't Match"
10 posts
#7
Us
: "UKG in Us"
10 posts
#8
Fracture
: "Any pointers for a medical student in terms of looking at this vertebral compression Fracture xray?"
6 posts
#9
Orthopaedics
: "Family and Orthopaedics"
6 posts
#10
Hip
4 posts
Flair Used in r/orthopaedics
#1
NOT A PERSONAL HEALTH SITUATION
: "Med Students in Canada Built an App to Study Ortho"
199 posts
Member Growth in r/orthopaedics
Yearly
+3k members(23.5%)
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Last updated: July 21, 2026