Here is the breakdown of where orthopedic surgeons work by type of facility:
Single-specialty group practice — 30 percent
Hospital (non-government) — 24.8 percent
Multispecialty group practice — 20.3 percent
Solo private practice — 15.2 percent
College of university (academic) — 3.4 percent
VA hospital or other government facility — 1.7 percent
Other — 1.7 percent
College or university (clinical) — 1.4 percent
Community healthcare center — 1 percent
Walk-in or urgent care clinic — 0.3 percent
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