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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Health Services Research
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Hip fractures significantly impact elderly patients' quality of life.
  • Existing literature lacks meta-analyses on racial and ethnic disparities in hip fracture care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate associations between racial/ethnic identity and hip fracture care metrics.
  • To consolidate evidence on disparities in surgical timing, complications, and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from December 2021.
  • Searched PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus for relevant articles.
  • Analyzed 23 studies reporting on time to surgery, complications, mortality, length of stay, discharge, readmissions, and reoperations.

Main Results:

  • Black patients faced longer surgical delays, higher complication rates, and longer hospital stays compared to White patients.
  • Hispanic patients had higher complication rates and longer stays but lower mortality.
  • Asian patients experienced longer surgical delays but lower mortality and readmission rates.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence indicates significant racial and ethnic disparities in hip fracture surgery.
  • Minority patients are disproportionately affected by surgical delays and perioperative complications.
  • Further research and targeted interventions are needed to ensure equitable hip fracture care.