Comorbidity, Racial, and Socioeconomic Disparities in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty at High Versus Low-Volume Centers.
Abdul Kareem ZalikhaTarek AlmsaddiFong NhamInaya Hajj HusseinMouhanad M El-OthmaniPublished in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2022)
There are notable differences in the demographics, epidemiologic characteristics, and inpatient outcomes of patients undergoing TJA at HVCs versus LVCs. Attention should be directed to identifying and applying the specific resources, processes, and practices that improve outcomes at HVCs while referral practices and centralization efforts should be mindful to not worsen already existing disparities.
Keyphrases
- primary care
- patients undergoing
- healthcare
- total knee arthroplasty
- palliative care
- mental health
- working memory
- knee osteoarthritis
- type diabetes
- quality improvement
- adipose tissue
- total hip arthroplasty
- glycemic control
- african american
- weight loss
- anterior cruciate ligament
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction