Table 1 Demographic characteristics of respondents who provided written comments
| Â | Currently Practicing in Canada | Currently Practicing in the United States |
|---|---|---|
N | 80 | 94 |
Age, mean (SD) * | 51.3 (9.7) | 55.0 (9.6) |
Gender, n (%) | Â | Â |
   Male | 76 (95%) | 90 (96%) |
   Female | 4 (5%) | 4 (4%) |
Years in practice, n (%) | Â | Â |
   <5 years * | 8 (10%) | 0 |
   5 to 10 years * | 14 (18%) | 5 (5%) |
   11 to 20 years | 23 (29%) | 35 (37%) |
   >20 years | 35 (44%) | 54 (57%) |
Practice environment, n (%)†|  |  |
   Community | 32 (40%) | 27 (29%) |
   Hospital-based * | 24 (30%) | 4 (4%) |
   Multidisciplinary | 8 (10%) | 2 (2%) |
   Private practice * | 30 (38%) | 70 (75%) |
   Academic * | 38 (48%) | 7 (8%) |
Patient population, n (%) | Â | Â |
   Adult * | 45 (56%) | 25 (27%) |
   Pediatric | 8 (10%) | 7 (7%) |
   Adult & Pediatric * | 27 (34%) | 62 (66%) |
Clinical area, n (%)†|  |  |
   Spine | 24 (30%) | 26 (28%) |
   Upper extremity | 25 (31%) | 45 (48%) |
   Reconstructive/Arthroplasty | 45 (56%) | 43 (46%) |
   Foot & Ankle | 22 (28%) | 27 (29%) |
   Oncology | 4 (5%) | 2 (2%) |
   Sports injuries * | 30 (38%) | 53 (57%) |
   Trauma | 33 (41%) | 41 (44%) |
   Other | 11 (14%) | 15 (16%) |
CAQ score, mean (SD) | 31.3 (13.0) | 33.4 (12.4) |