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Priority of Orthopedic Surgical Procedures
| Orthopedic Surgery | Examples |
|---|---|
| Emergent life/limb threatening Surgery (EmS) | Open Fx, Dislocations, Compartment syndrome, Spine emergencies, etc. |
| Major Orthopedic Surgery (MjOS) | Acetabulum Fx, Hip Fx, Proximal Femur Fx, Major long bone Fx, Multiple long bone Fx, Spine Fx |
| Minor Orthopedic Surgery (MiOS) | Other bone Fx, Tendon injury, Nerve injury |
| Delayed Trauma Surgery (DlS) | Neglected or delayed orthopedic surgery |
