Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures
Rudisill K, Ratnasamy P, Sanchez J, Grauer J. Disparities in Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scan Utilization Across Race/Ethnic Groups Before and After Hip Fractures. JAAOS Global Research And Reviews 2024, 8: e24.00052. PMID: 39303221, PMCID: PMC11419421, DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAgedAged, 80 and overBone DensityEthnicityFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHip FracturesHumansMaleMedicareRacial GroupsUnited StatesConceptsHip fracture populationHip fractureDEXA scanRace/ethnic groupsElixhauser Comorbidity IndexLesser oddsPatient ageFracture populationScan utilizationComorbidity indexTime of hip fractureBefore hip fractureStudy revealed disparitiesImprove medication accessDual x-ray absorptiometryHip fracture patientsGeriatric hip fracturesX-ray absorptiometryHip fragility fracturesMedication accessNon-white categorySentinel eventsHealthcare systemFragility fracturesFracture patients