The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture.

Graham Grogan Kristen L StephensJesse ChouJasmina AbdallaRyan D WagnerKacy J PeekAaron M FreilichBrent R DeGeorge

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2024)

The presence of environmental disparities in SDH may predispose patients disproportionately to non-operative management. The presence of SDHDs may influence medical decision-making in favor of open reduction and internal fixation in patients with DRF treated operatively. In treating at-risk populations, providers should be aware of the potential for implicit bias associated with SDHDs and prioritize shared decision-making between patients and physicians.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
public health
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
primary care
human health
minimally invasive
social media
health information
replacement therapy