Background Despite strong evidence supporting the efficacy of total knee arthroplasty (TKA),
studies have shown significant socioeconomic disparities regarding who ultimately …

Objective: To estimate national total knee arthroplasty (TKA) rates by economic factors, and
the extent to which differences in insurance coverage, income, and assets contribute to …

Background Prior studies have documented racial/ethnic disparities in the United States for
total knee arthroplasty (TKA) outcomes. One factor cited as a potential mediator is unequal …

Background: The associations among income, total knee arthroplasty, and underlying rates
of knee osteoarthritis are not well understood. We studied whether high-income Medicare …

Background: Previous studies of racial disparities in total joint replacement, particularly total
knee arthroplasty, in the US have predominantly focused on disparities between blacks and …

Objective To evaluate racial and ethnic disparities in utilization of total knee arthroplasty
(TKA) in relation to demographic, health, and socioeconomic status variables. Design …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed, major elective
surgeries in the USA. African American TKA patients on average experience worse clinical …

Total joint arthroplasty is one of the most successful and cost-effective treatments for end-
stage arthritis. Understanding the disparity of outcomes associated with total knee and hip …

Methods: This retrospective cohort study used data from a US integrated healthcare system
(2015 to 2019). Patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of hip or knee …

Background As worldwide utilization of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) broadens, demographic
trends can help make projections to inform access to care. This study aimed to assess the …