Here are five statistics on spine treatment costs.
• In 2008, 6 percent of adults made an ambulatory care visit for back or neck problems, totaling 14 million
• Medical spending on spinal care per patient increased 95 percent, from $487 to $950
• Most spending came from treatment from by specialists; little change came from primary care physicians or general practitioners
• Approximately $90 billion is spent on diagnosis and management of low back pain
• Back pain is the second most common reason for medical visits, after upper respiratory infections.
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