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The study analyzes the impact of socioeconomic factors on post-operative pain management following total knee replacement.

Socioeconomic Disparities During In-Patient Pain Management After Total Knee Replacement

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The study analyzes the impact of socioeconomic factors on post-operative pain management following total knee replacement.
Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty from 2012-2022 across 10 facilities in Indiana.
Data collected included demographics, insurance, socioeconomic status, comorbidities, and pain management details from electronic records.
ANOVA and Chi Square statistical analyses were performed to assess relationships among pain scores and opioid/analgesic administration by demographics.
Significant differences in pain scores were noted among Black patients and those with lower income during preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up assessments (p<0.001).
The analysis showed disparities in opioid and analgesic administrations based on race, sex, and income, with significant findings at p<0.001.
The number of opioid doses administered differed significantly by race (p=0.024), gender (p<0.001), and income (p<0.001).

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Retrospective study evaluates pain management outcomes in total knee replacement, highlighting socioeconomic disparities.

Alcaide et al. (2025) studied this question.

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