2024
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
2023
Racial/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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeEthnicityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansMedicarePatient Acceptance of Health CarePhysical Therapy ModalitiesUnited StatesConceptsTotal 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
2013
Editor’s Spotlight/Take 5: Longitudinal Urban‐Rural Discrepancies in the US Orthopaedic Surgeon Workforce
Grauer JN, Fu MC. Editor’s Spotlight/Take 5: Longitudinal Urban‐Rural Discrepancies in the US Orthopaedic Surgeon Workforce. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2013, 471: 3071-3073. PMID: 23928709, PMCID: PMC3773109, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3217-y.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsHealthcare DisparitiesHumansOrthopedicsPhysiciansRural Health ServicesUrban Health ServicesWorkforceConceptsSurgeon workforceLongitudinal Urban‐Rural Discrepancies in the US Orthopaedic Surgeon Workforce
Fu MC, Buerba RA, Gruskay J, Grauer JN. Longitudinal Urban‐Rural Discrepancies in the US Orthopaedic Surgeon Workforce. Clinical Orthopaedics And Related Research® 2013, 471: 3074-3081. PMID: 23801063, PMCID: PMC3773137, DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-3131-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHealthcare DisparitiesHumansOrthopedicsPhysiciansRural Health ServicesUrban Health ServicesWorkforceConceptsOrthopaedic surgeonsHospital referral regionsRural-Urban Continuum CodesDepartment of HealthMusculoskeletal providersLevel IVReferral regionsUS physiciansOrthopaedic workforceTotal physiciansRural areasStudy periodPhysiciansProvider workforceSurgeonsHealthcare provisionUrban counterpartsProvider dataChiropractorsUrban-rural trendsWorkforce dataSurgeon workforceContinuum CodesHuman ServicesUrban-rural discrepancy