Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction The patella, also known as the âknee capâ sits at the front part of the knee. As the knee bends, it glides in a groove of the femur called the âtrochlear grooveâ.
In its 2011 salary survey, the MGMA offered separate statistics for hospital-employed physicians. Orthopedic spinal surgeons topped the list at an average of $714,088 per year, with neurosurgeons at $701,927 per year and pediatric neurosurgeons averaging $656,282. Pediatric cardiovascular surgeons averaged $681,408 per year, as opposed to $567,171 for other cardiovascular surgeons.
Plastic surgeons are among the highest-paid physicians in the U.S. It is difficult to tell how much a famous plastic surgeon earns, but thanks to public records it is easy to see the range that the salary of any plastic surgeon, famous or not, falls in. On average, a plastic surgeon can earn anywhere from $123,000 to $820,000 per year. Salary varies widely based on location and the number of years of experience the surgeon has. Chicago, Illinois boasts the highest average pay for plastic surgeons with a range of $196,527 to $356,078. Surprisingly, Beverly Hills is only the fourth highest-paying city for plastic surgeons, with their yearly income there falling in an average range of $105,000 to $420,000. Los Angeles is seventh on the list with an average range of $117,916 to $297,476.