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TKA Outcomes Based on Area Deprivation Index (with Fehmi Berkay, MD)
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In this episode, we are joined by Fehmi Berkay, MD, an orthopedic resident from Wright State University. We delve into a study on total knee arthroplasty outcomes influenced by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). This research explores the intersection between socioeconomic factors and medical outcomes, offering insights into how non-clinical elements like income, education, and housing affect recovery and satisfaction in knee surgery patients.
The episode provides a detailed discussion of the study's methodology, including ADI categorization, patient demographics, and analysis of recovery metrics over time. Despite uncovering significant differences in the statistics, Fehmi discusses how these disparities do not necessarily translate into clinically meaningful variances in patient recovery, highlighting the importance of tailored patient care and robust postoperative protocols.
This dialogue is a must-listen for orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and healthcare professionals interested in the critical role socioeconomic status plays in patient outcomes, as well as for patients seeking to understand how these factors may affect their healthcare journey. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on optimizing patient care by considering socio-environmental contexts.
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