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Examining racial disparities in utilization rate and perioperative outcomes following knee and hip arthroplasty.

Tyler ThorneScott NishiokaKrystin WongDylan R Y LawtonSian Yik LimCass K Nakasone
Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)
Despite NHPI demonstrating a significantly poorer health profile and lower socioeconomic status, contrary to previous literature involving minority racial groups, no significant overall differences in arthroplasty utilization rates or perioperative complications could be demonstrated amongst the racial groups examined.
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