Osteoarthritis and Total Joint Arthroplasty in Housing-Insecure Patients at a Safety Net Hospital in a Major Urban City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability among older adults in the United States. People experiencing homelessness (PEH) face worse health outcomes and higher rates of musculoskeletal diseases than housed individuals. Despite this burden, PEH often lack access to orthopaedic care. This project examines surgical outcomes among PEH and investigates where in the care process barriers to access may exist.

Methods

New patient visits to the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Arthroplasty Clinic in 2022 were examined to establish a retrospective cohort. Patients were grouped by housing status, and data on demographics, disease severity, and comorbidities were collected. Analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Presentat

SUBMITTER: Gifford A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature