Neck pain is quite common, but care and treatments can vary widely. According to a UC Davis Health study, the specialist you see first for your neck pain makes a big difference in how it is diagnosed and treated.
received fewer and less costly imaging services and were less likely to receive invasive treatments during follow-up compared to those initially seen by physician providers.
Fenton is professor and vice chair of research in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine. He is also affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.electronic health records The researchers examined the records of 770,326 patients with acute neck pain visits between Oct. 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2019. They classified the data by initial provider specialty and assessed service utilization during a 180-day follow-up period. The services included subsequent neck pain visits,The study found that the most common initial provider specialty was a chiropractor , followed by primary care .
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