Table 1.
Comparison of arthroplasty usage among races and ethnic groups reported in the literature
| Study | Data years | African American | White | Hispanic | Data reported* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisternas et al. [11] (2009) | 2000–2006 | 5.6 | 9.2 | NA | Rate (TKA only) |
| Escalante et al. [15] (2002) | 1995–1996 | 0.49 | 1.0 | 0.29 | OR (THA only) |
| McBean and Gornick [34] (1994) | 1986 | 1.09 (hip) 1.21 (knee) |
2.47 (hip) 2.11 (knee) |
NA | Rate |
| Skinner et al. [44] (2006) | 1988–1994; 2000 | 4.33 (women) 1.60 (men) |
5.68 (women) 4.46 (men) |
4.69 (women) 3.17 (men) |
Rate (TKA only) |
| Skinner et al. [43] (2003) | 1998–2000 | 4.84 (women) 1.84 (men) |
5.97 (women) 4.82 (men) |
5.37 (women) 3.46 (men) |
Rate (TKA only) |
* Denotes whether numbers represent rate per 1000 individuals in the healthcare system or an odds ratio (OR) compared to whites; NA = not applicable.