According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2016 Census, here is the breakdown of orthopedists by practice setting.
1. Private Practice group: 35 percent
2. Hospital center: 17 percent
3. Academic practice: 15 percent
4. Solo private practice: 11 percent
5. Multispecialty group private practice: 9 percent
6. Academic private practice: 4 percent
7. HMO: 2 percent
8. Military: 2 percent
9. Public institution: 1 percent
10. Locum tenens: 1 percent
The remaining 3 percent of orthopedists reported another practice setting undefined by the survey.