Disparities in the access to, utilization of, and outcomes after orthopaedic surgery are a
notable problem in the field that limits patients' ability to access the highest level of care and …

Objective The objective of this study was to investigate if race is associated with the
likelihood of operative management of acute fractures. Methods A systematic review of the …

Background: The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted a shift in health-care
provision toward implementation of telemedicine. This study investigated demographic …

Study Design. Retrospective chart review. Objective: The objective of this study was to
elucidate the demographics of patient referrals from different sources and identify factors that …

Objectives: Despite clinical and economic advantages, routine utilization of telemedicine
remains uncommon. The purpose of this study was to examine potential disparities in …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health disparities as
“preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to …

Background: Disparities in the utilization of orthopaedic surgery based on race and ethnicity
continue to be reported. We examined the impact of sociodemographic factors on treatment …

Racial discrepancies among patients in the United States undergoing orthopedic trauma
surgery have not been investigated. Issues relating to socioeconomic status and access to …

Abstract Purpose of Review There are substantial costs associated with orthopedic injury
and management. These costs are likely not experienced equally among patients. At the …

Importance Medicare provides near-universal health insurance to US residents aged 65
years or older. How eligibility for Medicare coverage affects racial and ethnic disparities in …