Social vulnerability adversely affects emergency-department utilization but not patient-reported outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.

Samantha N BaxterAndrea H JohnsonJane C BrennanJames H MacDonaldJustin J TurcottePaul J King

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)

Despite an increased risk for 90-day ED returns, patients with increased social vulnerability still obtain good 1-year functional outcomes. Initiatives seeking to mitigate the effect of social deprivation on TJA outcomes should aim to provide safe alternatives to ED care during early recovery.

Keyphrases

emergency department
patient reported outcomes
healthcare
mental health
climate change
quality improvement
palliative care
type diabetes
pain management
weight loss
insulin resistance
electronic health record