Underreporting of social determinants of health in randomized control trials related to total hip and knee arthroplasty: Systematic review 2019–2024 | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Underreporting of social determinants of health in randomized control trials related to total hip and knee arthroplasty: Systematic review 2019–2024
Key Points
Underreporting of social determinants may impact outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty trials, emphasizing data limitations.
Only a fraction of trials reported social determinants of health, with implications for understanding patient outcomes for hip and knee surgeries.
This systematic review analyzed randomized control trials from 2019 to 2024, revealing significant gaps in reporting.
Such underreporting highlights the need for better data on social factors to improve care and outcomes.