Orthopaedic surgery has a diversity gap, as it is not representative of the racial or sex proportions of the U.S. population. This gap can lead to communication barriers stemming from health literacy, language proficiency, or cultural discordance that may contribute to current health inequities. This study assesses the influence of educational attainment, language, and cultural concordance on patient-physician communication.
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