Treatment Patterns in Patients with Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Stefania Di GangiChristophe BagnoudGiuseppe Pichierri Thomas Johannes Rosemann Andreas Plate

Published in: Journal of pain research (2021)

Although the majority of patients received non-opioid short-term therapies, we found a substantial use of opioids, and in particular, a relative high usage of strong opioids. Our results highlighted the importance of both patient and healthcare provider awareness regarding the prudent treatment of LBP.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
healthcare
pain management
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
high resolution
case report
peritoneal dialysis
combination therapy
patient reported outcomes