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The Epidemiology and Economic Impact of Spine Pain

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Millions of Americans suffer from acute and chronic spine pain, resulting in a significant physical, emotional, and financial burden. In order for physicians to be effective in making care decisions that improve patient outcomes within the context of healthcare reform and significant financial pressures, it is critical that we understand the epidemiology and financial impact of spine-related pain. This chapter is intended to review the epidemiology of spine pain and its economic impact in the United States.

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  1. Department of Pain Management, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Meghan Saxen & Richard W. Rosenquist

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Saxen, M., Rosenquist, R.W. (2020). The Epidemiology and Economic Impact of Spine Pain. In: Mao, J. (eds) Spine Pain Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27447-4_2

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