Odds of Metastatic Disease at Diagnosis of Primary Bone and Soft-Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremity and Pelvis Based on Preferred Language and Socioeconomic Factors

This study was conducted at a single academic medical center that serves a large Spanish-speaking patient population. The results highlight health disparities in patients diagnosed with primary BS and STS of the extremity and pelvis, including higher rates of metastatic disease at diagnosis among primary Spanish-speaking and uninsured patients. Further research is needed to assess the effect of primary language on outcomes in orthopaedic surgery. Additional research should compare how different methods of interpretation affect the quality of care in orthopaedic surgery.