Characteristics of Non-Spine Musculoskeletal Ambulatory Care Visits in the United States, 2009-2016.

Visits were most frequent for knee symptoms and in patients of working age groups, which likely affects work productivity. Orthopedic surgeons were the most common provider specialty. Opioid medications were prescribed most commonly for patients with hip symptoms, which may highlight an area for potential intervention given the ongoing opioid crisis.