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Social vulnerability adversely affects emergency-department utilization but not patient-reported outcomes after total joint arthroplasty

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Introduction

Multiple studies demonstrate social deprivation is associated with inferior outcomes after total hip (THA) and total knee (TKA) arthroplasty; its effect on patient-reported outcomes is debated. The primary objective of this study evaluated the relationship between social vulnerability and the PROMIS-PF measure in patients undergoing THA and TKA. A secondary aim compared social vulnerability between patients who required increased resource utilization or experienced complications and those who didn’t.

Materials and methods

A retrospective review of 537 patients from March 2020 to February 2022 was performed. The Centers for Disease Control Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) were used to quantify socioeconomic disadvantage. The cohort was split into THA and TKA populations; univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate primary and secondary outcomes. Statistical significance was assessed at p < 0.05.

Results

48.6% of patients achieved PROMIS-PF MCID at 1-year postoperatively. Higher levels of overall social vulnerability (0.40 vs. 0.28, p = 0.03) were observed in TKA patients returning to the ED within 90-days of discharge. Increased overall SVI (OR = 9.18, p = 0.027) and household characteristics SVI (OR = 9.57, p = 0.015) were independent risk factors for 90-day ED returns after TKA. In THA patients, increased vulnerability in the household type and transportation dimension was observed in patients requiring 90-day ED returns (0.51 vs. 0.37, p = 0.04).

Conclusion

Despite an increased risk for 90-day ED returns, patients with increased social vulnerability still obtain good 1-year functional outcomes. Initiatives seeking to mitigate the effect of social deprivation on TJA outcomes should aim to provide safe alternatives to ED care during early recovery.

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Baxter, S.N., Johnson, A.H., Brennan, J.C. et al. Social vulnerability adversely affects emergency-department utilization but not patient-reported outcomes after total joint arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 144, 1803–1811 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-023-05186-1

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