Effect of Facility Ownership on Utilization of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.

Introduction: We examined practice patterns and surgical indications in the management of common shoulder procedures by surgeons practicing at physician-owned facilities.

Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of 501 patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder procedures performed by five surgeons in our practice at one of five facilities during an 18-month period. Two of the facilities were physician-owned, and three of the five surgeons were shareholders.