Investigating the Impact of Health Insurance on the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in New York State.

ABSTRACT: Prior studies have demonstrated that socioeconomic factors can influence decisions regarding care. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of insurance type on the treatment of distal radius fractures. This was a retrospective study of patients in the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database undergoing treatment for distal radius fractures. We stratified patients by insurance type, including private, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, self-pay, or other coverage (disability insurance, government programs, no charge, no payment). Demographic information and comorbidities were identified, and multivariable regression analysis was used to control for potential confounders to determine factors associated with the likelihood of undergoing surgery.

SUBMITTER: Lin LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12226516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature