Here are the key details to know:
1. In 2018, orthopedic surgeons made a base salary of $553,537, which is an increase of 0.2 percent from 2017.
2. The total compensation for orthopedic surgeons was $609,439 in 2018, which is a 3.2 percent increase from 2017 to 2018.
3. Orthopedists ranked No. 1 in base salary and total compensation compared to other specialties.
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