Here are 11 statistics about where orthopedic surgeons are practicing based on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 2010 Orthopaedic Surgeon Census. More than half of respondents reported being in a private practice setting while only 17 percent were employed by hospitals or academic institutions.
1. Private practice orthopedic group: 43 percent
2. Solo private practice: 20 percent
3. Multispecialty group private practice: 9 percent
4. Academic practice setting (salary from academic institution): 9 percent
5. Hospital employed: 8 percent
6. Academic practice (salary from private practice): 3 percent
7. Military practice (salary from military): 2 percent
8. Pre-paid plan/HMO (salary from HMO): 2 percent
9. Locum tenens: 1 percent
10. Public institution (salary from non-military government entity): 1 percent
11. Other: 2 percent
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1. Private practice orthopedic group: 43 percent
2. Solo private practice: 20 percent
3. Multispecialty group private practice: 9 percent
4. Academic practice setting (salary from academic institution): 9 percent
5. Hospital employed: 8 percent
6. Academic practice (salary from private practice): 3 percent
7. Military practice (salary from military): 2 percent
8. Pre-paid plan/HMO (salary from HMO): 2 percent
9. Locum tenens: 1 percent
10. Public institution (salary from non-military government entity): 1 percent
11. Other: 2 percent
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