Associating Social Determinants of Health With PROMIS CAT Scores and Health Care Utilization After ACL Reconstruction.

Background: The term "social determinants of health" (SDOH) refers to social and economic factors that influence a patient's health status. The effect of SDOH on the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computer adaptive test (CAT) scores and postoperative resource utilization in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) have yet to be thoroughly studied.

Purpose: To investigate the impact SDOH have on PROMIS CAT outcomes and postoperative resource utilization in patients with ACLR.

Race and Socioeconomic Status Are Associated With Inferior Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Following Rotator Cuff Repair.

Purpose: To investigate the impact social determinants of health (SDOH) have on National Institutes of Health Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) computer adaptive test scores and postoperative health care use in patients who undergo rotator cuff repair (RCR).

Methods: All patients who underwent RCR surgery by 3 shoulder and/or sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons between July 2017 and January 2020 were included. The electronic medical record (EMR) was used to identify SDOH for each patient.

Athletes Perceive Weighted Baseballs to Carry a Notable Injury Risk, yet Still Use Them Frequently: A Multicenter Survey Study.

Introduction: Weighted baseball use in throwing programs is widespread; however, their use remains controversial. Prior research shows that weighted baseball programs can increase ball velocity but potentially increase throwing arm injuries. This study aims to ascertain perceptions of weighted baseballs among elite baseball players.

Social Determinants of Health Influence Access to Care and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To investigate the impact social determinants of health (SDOH) have on accessing orthopaedic treatment after an anterior cruciate ligament injury, as well as patient-reported and surgical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).

Methods: A systematic search of the PubMed, MEDLINE, Epub Ahead of Print, Embase, and Web of Science databases was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to identify studies that reported at least 1 SDOH and its effect on patient-reported outcomes or surgical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Our search identified 937 studies.