Disparities in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes: an Observational Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Clinical Registry.
Peter CramGillian HawkerJohn MatelskiBheeshma RaviAndrew PugelyRajiv GandhiTimothy JacksonPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2017)
In contrast to prior studies, we found that complications after primary TJA were generally similar among white and black men and women with the exception of markedly higher transfusion rates among women of both racial groups.
Keyphrases
- total knee arthroplasty
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- acute coronary syndrome
- magnetic resonance
- quality improvement
- cardiac surgery
- knee osteoarthritis
- pregnancy outcomes
- total hip arthroplasty
- cross sectional
- middle aged
- magnetic resonance imaging
- african american
- case control
- sickle cell disease
- healthcare
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- contrast enhanced
- pregnant women
- affordable care act
- metabolic syndrome
- computed tomography
- glycemic control