Editorial Commentary: Identifying the Problem Is Only the First Step in Fixing Disparities in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Care.

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic surgeries. Social determinants of health, including race, ethnicity, income, education, insurance, and employment status, are major nonmodifiable risk factors for worse outcomes and higher complication rates after ACL-R. Improved understanding of these variables can help surgeons assess risk and counsel their patients, but evidence-based solutions to improving access to care and outcomes after ACL-R in at-risk patients are needed.