ArticleCureus2025
Cultural and Socioeconomic Determinants of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Medically Underserved Rio Grande Valley Community.
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introductionJoint arthroplasty is a common procedure that is increasing worldwide. In this study, we aimed to discover if there were differences in demographics and social factors associated with individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). We hypothesized that older individuals and those with higher body mass index (BMI) would have an increased risk of TKA.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective chart review using the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley UTHealth electronic database from January 1, 2018, to July 1, 2024. Individuals were selected using Current Procedural Terminology codes for any patients with TKA or THA. Various statistical analyses were performed to analyze the data.
resultsWe analyzed 252 patients with THA and 528 with TKA. The mean age was 69.9 (standard deviation, SD = 9.7) years, with a mean BMI of 31.8 (SD = 6.25). TKA was associated with higher BMI and was 20% more common in Hispanics than non-Hispanic patients: odds ratio = 2 (95% confidence interval = 1.4-3.3; p
conclusionThis study demonstrated the influence of unique cultural and socioeconomic conditions in the RGV in the context of TKA and THA. The findings suggest the need for policy interventions and continued research to analyze new policies and strategies to cope with the disparities in this community and other medically underserved regions.
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