Lumbar Discectomy and Reoperation Among Workers’ Compensation Cases in Florida and New York: Are Treatment Trends Similar to Other Payer Types?

Objective: The aim of this study was to better understand current treatment trends and revision rates for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in the workers’ compensation (WC) population compared with other payer types. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of outpatient claims data from Florida and New York during 2014 to 2016. Results: WC patients were less likely to undergo discectomy in Florida (15% vs 19%; P 
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research