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Methods: A retrospective analysis of 27,595 patients undergoing TAA or AA from 2016\u20132019 was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample. Propensity score matching addressed baseline differences. Results: Primary OA was more prevalent in TAA (85.9%) than in AA (55.4%). TAA utilization rose from 73% to 78% (p &lt; 0.0001), while AA declined. TAA patients were older (65.6 vs. 59.7 years), more often Medicare-insured, and predominantly Caucasian. AA patients had higher rates of comorbidities, including diabetes, obesity, lung disease, and mental disorders (all p &lt; 0.0001). Conclusions: TAA and AA cater to distinct patient profiles. TAA is increasingly favored and associated with lower immediate risks, though procedure choice should be individualized based on comorbidities and risk profiles. 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