Background Patients with increased comorbidities, lower socioeconomic status, and African
American (AA) race have been shown to be at increased risk for suboptimal outcomes after …

Background Increased body mass index (BMI) has been previously described as a risk
factor for complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA); however, its effect on patient-reported …

Background Data from the American Joint Replacement Registry demonstrate that 1-year
minimal clinically important difference (MCID) achievement rates after total knee arthroplasty (…

Background Maryland Health Enterprise Zones (MHEZs) were introduced in 2012 and
encompass underserved areas and those with reduced access to healthcare providers. Across …

Background While multiple studies have demonstrated the positive impact of preoperative
education on total joint arthroplasty (TJA) outcomes, the traditional method of conducting in-…

Same day cancellations of surgery have adverse effects on both patients and health care
systems. To date, the majority of research has evaluated reasons for same day cancellation, …

Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate and redefine patients at high risk for
increased resource utilization and complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA), so …

Background Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) presents a greater risk to patients than
primary THA, and surgical approach may impact outcomes. This study aimed to summarize …

Study Design. Retrospective Review Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate
disparities in patient reported outcome measures (PROM) completion rates and baseline …

Background Health disparities disproportionately affect minority groups across the United
States with respect to care access, quality, and outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine …