Racial disparities in early postoperative proximal humerus fracture outcomes: Do minorities face longer operative times, extended hospital stays, and higher risks?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial disparities in orthopedic surgery outcomes have been extensively documented, highlighting systemic biases in care. Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs), about 6% of all fractures, are rising, especially among the elderly. Despite the prevalence of PHFs, a research gap exists regarding racial disparities in postoperative complications and outcomes.

Methods

Data from the American College of Surgeons NSQIP database from 2006 to 2021 were analyzed, including 41,285 patients with PHFs. CPT and ICD codes guided inclusion and exclusion criteria. Propensity-score matching balanced a cohort of 17,052 patients. Demographic variables, comorbidities, and outcomes were analyzed using univariate statistics, chi-square tests, and Fisher's exact tests.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kishan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature