Disparities in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty Rates in the Population of Alaska, 2015 to 2018.

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2024)

This study confirmed the existence of racial disparities in TKA and THA in Alaska. There may be many underlying causes, and future research should focus on improving access to care.

Keyphrases

total hip arthroplasty
total knee arthroplasty
affordable care act
palliative care
current status
quality improvement
health insurance
pain management
knee osteoarthritis
chronic pain