Does Insurance Status Affect Access to Care Among Ankle Fracture Patients?: An Institutional Retrospective Study

Delayed access to care for patients with ankle fractures may increase risk of complications, particularly if surgical management is warranted. Medicaid is a state and federal insurance program in place for those with low income, which has previously been associated with delayed access to care among patients with ACL tears and total hip arthroplasties. The purpose of this study is to assess whether patient insurance status affects access to care for ankle fracture patients, using data from a single institution.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research