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Disparities in postoperative total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes between Black and White patients

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Despite the rise in surgical volume for total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) procedures, racial disparities exist in outcomes between White and Black populations. The purpose of this study was to compare 30-day postoperative complication rates between Black and White patients following TSA. Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database was queried for all patients who underwent TSA between 2015 and 2019. Patient demographics and comorbidities were compared between cohorts using bivariate analysis. Multivariate logistic regression, adjusted for all significantly associated patient demographics and comorbidities, was used to identify associations between Black or African American race and postoperative complications. Results: = .025). Conclusion: Black or African American race was independently associated with higher rates of 30-day readmission following TSA.

Source: JSES International

DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.05.009

Authors: Kenny Ling, William Leatherwood, Richelle Fassler, Jane Burgan, David E. Komatsu, Edward D. Wang

Institution: Stony Brook University

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250