Table 3 Adjusted odds ratios of surgical treatment (N = 572)

Index visit with Non-Orthopaedic Physician

Reference

Index visit with Orthopaedic Specialist

2.65** [1.42, 4.95]

Male

1.40 [0.93, 2.11]

 18–34

Reference

 35–49

1.00 [0.27, 3.62]

 50–64

0.72 [0.20, 2.57]

 65–79

0.44 [0.12, 1.70]

 80+

0.18* [0.04, 0.92]

 Private

Reference

 Public

1.08 [0.61, 1.90]

 Other

1.45 [0.34, 6.25]

 Worker’s Comp

2.54* [1.05, 6.17]

 Family Medicine visit

0.94 [0.61, 1.46]

 Orthopaedic Specialist visit

1.35 [0.76, 2.39]

 Rotator Cuff Tear

10.69*** [6.76, 16.93]

 Other shoulder diagnosis

2.16* [0.99, 4.71]