Waiting time for orthopaedic surgeries increases at AIIMS, Delhi

Waiting times for orthopedic surgeries at AIIMS, Delhi have doubled to 12 months due to limited operating room functionality. Only four or five of the seven OTs are operational because of anesthesiology staffing shortages, impacting around 10 surgeries daily. This has prompted concerns from orthopedic surgeons, especially given the recent Rs 20 crore OT renovation.