Orthopaedics
professionals, ensuring that surgeons can focus on their primary goal of restoring health and well-being without unnecessary obstacles or compromises.
Benefits for the whole economy Efficient surgical interventions play a pivotal role in enabling individuals to return to work promptly. When surgeries are performed with precision and efficacy, patients can experience faster recoveries, allowing them to return to work sooner, restoring their livelihoods and financial stability. A rapid return to the workforce also contributes to the overall productivity of the economy.
By minimising the duration of post-operative
convalescence through optimal surgical care, healthcare systems can mitigate the economic impact of prolonged absences from the workforce due to illness or injury. By prioritising the provision of adequate resources and technology to surgeons, healthcare systems can facilitate faster recoveries, promote workforce participation, and drive innovation, thereby fostering a healthier population and a more prosperous economy. Moreover, ensuring that surgeons have
access to the right tools fosters a conducive environment for innovation and advancement in surgical techniques. By investing in cutting- edge equipment and technology, healthcare institutions empower surgeons to explore new approaches and refine existing methodologies, ultimately leading to continuous improvements in patient care and surgical outcomes. This commitment to innovation not only enhances the quality of healthcare delivery but also strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the healthcare sector, bolstering its contribution to the broader economy. Too often, expensive, niche products rally
investor enthusiasm, while ORs languish without some of the most simple and cost-effective solutions. Improving access to key, user- friendly, orthopaedic tools could instead benefit thousands of patients immediately. A skewed vision of value, where short-term cost-cutting has replaced analysis of overall medical costs is damaging the entire system; making it impossible for surgeons to operate to the best of their abilities because they are
lacking basic tools. The investment in simple instruments, rather than expensive experimental technology, could change the lives of millions of patients.
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www.clinicalservicesjournal.com I October 2025 About the author
Dr. Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez is the Managing Director and founder of Toby Orthopaedics. An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. He received his Medical Doctorate at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Thereafter, he completed an Orthopaedic Residency programme at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowship programmes.
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