Open AccessRacial and Socioeconomic Differences in Distance Traveled for Elective Hip Arthroplasty
Author(s) -
M. B. Orringer,
Heather Roberts,
Derek Ward
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00021
Subject(s) - quartile , medicaid , medicine , socioeconomic status , demography , health care , median income , population , household income , geographical distance , geography , environmental health , confidence interval , archaeology , sociology , economics , economic growth
There are data that disparities exist in access to total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, to date, no study has examined the relationship between distance traveled to undergo THA and patient demographic characteristics, such as race, insurance provider, and income level as well as postoperative outcomes.