Comparing Race/Ethnicity and Zip Code Socioeconomic Status for Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in a Medicare Population
Joo P, Wilhelm C, Adeclat G, Halperin S, Moran J, Elaydi A, Rubin L, Grauer J. Comparing Race/Ethnicity and Zip Code Socioeconomic Status for Surgical versus Nonsurgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in a Medicare Population. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2023, 7: e22.00205. PMID: 37141180, PMCID: PMC10162786, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal humerus fracturesRace/ethnicityHumerus fracturesNonsurgical managementSocioeconomic statusSurgical utilizationMedian household incomeHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexElixhauser Comorbidity IndexMultivariable logistic regressionLower median household incomeComorbidity indexMedicare cohortRace/ethnicity dataProximal humerusSurgical decisionMedicare populationIndependent significanceLogistic regressionPatientsHealth equityRacial disparitiesHousehold incomeEthnicity dataSurgeryRacial/Ethnic Disparities in Physical Therapy Utilization After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Ratnasamy P, Oghenesume O, Rudisill K, Grauer J. Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Physical Therapy Utilization After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2023, 31: 357-363. PMID: 36735406, PMCID: PMC10038831, DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal knee arthroplastyRace/ethnicityPhysical therapyLower household incomeKnee arthroplastyUtilization of PTPatient race/ethnicityPhysical therapy utilizationRacial/Ethnic DisparitiesElixhauser Comorbidity IndexHealth administrative dataOutpatient physical therapyPatient demographic factorsCommon orthopaedic proceduresMedicare data setExpansion of careHousehold incomeComorbidity indexTKA patientsPredictive factorsTherapy utilizationMedicare patientsOrthopedic proceduresPatientsLevel III