Indian Orthopaedic surgeons are less burned out than their Western colleagues

This is the first study to assess burnout among orthopedic surgeons in Asia. The use of a validated instrument facilitates future cross study comparisons. There were low levels of burnout in the Indian orthopedic profession, when compared to western countries, albeit a variety of sociocultural factors may play a role. There was evidence to suggest that the number of half-day sessions per week in public practice was associated with burnout, possibly attributed to longer hours and less flexibility. Satisfaction with training pathway was consistently significantly associated with all burnout subscales, a focus for future interventions. A strongly significant association persisted with our previous Australian study between burnout and marital status, emotional support and family stability critical for burnout minimization.