Socioeconomic disparities in musculoskeletal oncology

J Surg Oncol. 2023 Sep;128(3):425-429. doi: 10.1002/jso.27361.

Abstract

Musculoskeletal oncology is a clinical specialty dealing with a diverse population of patients with metastatic bone disease, hematological malignancies with musculoskeletal manifestations, primary bone malignancies and soft tissue sarcomas. There are wide-spread disparities including socioeconomic (SES) and insurance-related disparities reported in the literature. In this review, we'll summarize the disparities surrounding the musculoskeletal oncology.

Keywords: disparity; insurance-related disparities; musculoskeletal oncology; socioeconomic disparities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Humans
  • Sarcoma* / therapy
  • Socioeconomic Disparities in Health
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms*