Table 2.
Early Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 160) | Delayed Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 74) | Late Physical Therapy Consultation (n = 74) | |
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Injections | REF | 5.34 (2.74, 10.41) | 4.36 (2.26, 8.45) |
Prescribed Opioids | |||
1-year period from the index visit | REF | 1.24 (0.69, 2.31) | 2.79 (1.35, 5.79) |
Imaging | |||
MRI | REF | 4.61 (2.17, 9.78) | 4.68 (2.25,9.74) |
X-ray | REF | 2.73 (1.49, 5.00) | 2.97 (1.61, 5.47) |
CT | REF | 1.51 (0.39, 5.77) | 3.36 (1.14, 9.97) |
Covariates in models: plan type, UUHP concurrent risk score, age, sex, comorbid LBP, substance abuse and chronic pain