AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Influence of Gender, Race/Ethnicity & Socioeconomic Factors on Meniscus Treatment with Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Reconstruction

Influence of Gender, Race/Ethnicity & Socioeconomic Factors on Meniscus Treatment with Pediatric and Adolescent ACL Reconstruction

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The video discusses a study on the increase of concomitant procedures in association with ACL reconstruction in pediatric and adolescent populations. The researchers examined factors such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, income, and insurance status that may affect the rate of meniscus procedures performed alongside ACL reconstruction. They utilized the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) database, analyzing data from 39 pediatric hospitals in the US. The study found that there has been an increase in the number of concomitant meniscus procedures over time, with a rise in meniscus repair versus meniscectomy. However, there were higher odds of getting a meniscectomy over a repair for non-white individuals and those with public or other insurance. This study highlights potential access and equity issues in this patient population.

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Matthew Milewski, MD

Keywords

ACL reconstruction

concomitant procedures

pediatric and adolescent populations

meniscus procedures

access and equity issues