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Table 2 Adjusted Odds Ratios of Healthcare Utilization

From: Timing of physical therapy consultation on 1-year healthcare utilization and costs in patients seeking care for neck pain: a retrospective cohort

 

Early Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 160)

Delayed Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 74)

Late Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 74)

Injections

REF

5.34 (2.74, 10.41)

4.36 (2.26, 8.45)

Prescribed Opioids

 1-year period from the index visit

REF

1.24 (0.69, 2.31)

2.79 (1.35, 5.79)

Imaging

 MRI

REF

4.61 (2.17, 9.78)

4.68 (2.25,9.74)

 X-ray

REF

2.73 (1.49, 5.00)

2.97 (1.61, 5.47)

 CT

REF

1.51 (0.39, 5.77)

3.36 (1.14, 9.97)

  1. Covariates in models: plan type, UUHP concurrent risk score, age, sex, comorbid LBP, substance abuse and chronic pain
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