Assessing social disparities in inpatient vs. outpatient arthroplasty: a in-state database analysis

ConclusionInpatient arthroplasty was associated with increased social disparities across several components of deprivation as well as an independent risk factor total complications following TJA. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to examine the negative repercussions of inpatient arthroplasty through the lens of social disparities and can target specific areas for intervention.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research