Table 2. Baseline surgeon characteristics.
| Variables | With arthroscopy | Without arthroscopy |
|---|---|---|
| Participating surgeons | 34 (44%) | 43 (56%) |
| Sex | ||
| Women | 7 (21%) | 2 (4.7%) |
| Men | 27 (79%) | 41 (95%) |
| Years of independent practice | ||
| 0–10 | 18 (53%) | 22 (51%) |
| > 10 | 16 (47%) | 21 (49%) |
| Supervision to trainees | ||
| Yes | 31 (91%) | 33 (77%) |
| No | 3 (8.8%) | 10 (23%) |
| Region of practice | ||
| North America | 15 (44%) | 26 (60%) |
| Other | 19 (56%) | 17 (40%) |
Note: Discrete variables presented as number (percentage).