Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Outcomes in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review on Healthcare Disparities

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Examines health disparities in patient access, utilization, and outcomes related to total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Conducts a literature review of 44 studies that discuss socioeconomic factors associated with TJA disparities such as insurance type, socioeconomic status, hospital volume, and rural versus urban geographic location.

Paul M. Alvarez, John F. McKeon, Andrew I. Spitzer, et al.

Arthroplasty, 4, 36

10/2022

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Access · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Surgery