Table 3.
Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) or Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Appropriate Number of Treatments to Reach MTB | |
| 1–3 | 1 (1.6) |
| 4–6 | 7 (11.3) |
| 7–9 | 24 (38.7) |
| 10–12 | 26 (41.9) |
| ≥ 13 | 4 (6.5) |
| Typical Imaging Requirements for Patients with Prior Lumbar Fusion (Missing = 2) | |
| No Specific Requirement | 10 (16.7) |
| Lumbar Radiograph (AP/Lateral/Oblique) | 33 (55) |
| Lumbar Radiograph (Flexion/Extension) | 21 (35) |
| CT Scan | 1 (1.7) |
| MRI with Contrast | 6 (10) |
| Earliest Initiation of Thrust Manipulation Following L4–5 Fusion Surgery (Lumbar Region) (Missing = 9) | |
| 1 Month | 0 (0.0) |
| 6 Months | 11 (20.8) |
| 1 Year | 25 (47.2) |
| ≥ 2 Years | 4 (7.5) |
| Never | 13 (24.5) |
| Earliest Initiation of Thrust Manipulation Following L4–5 Fusion Surgery (Thoracic and/or Pelvic Regions) (Missing = 12) | |
| 1 Month | 5 (10.0) |
| 6 Months | 32 (64.0) |
| 1 Year | 12 (24.0) |
| ≥ 2 Years | 0 (0) |
| Never | 1 (0.2) |
| Educational Materials Regularly Provided to Patient (Missing = 1) | |
| Written Materials | 16 (26.2) |
| Online Resources | 10 (16.4) |
| Not Regularly Provided | 35 (57.4) |
| Communication with Spinal Surgeon for post fusion patients (Missing = 1) | |
| I don’t receive/accept referrals for post fusion patients | 5 (8.2) |
| 1 time per day | 0 (0) |
| 1 time per week | 1 (1.6) |
| 1 time per month | 11 (18.0) |
| 1 time per year | 15 (24.6) |
| < 1 time per year | 29 (47.5) |
| Communication with Referring Provider for post fusion patients (Missing = 1) | |
| I don’t receive/accept referrals for this population | 3 (4.9) |
| 1 time per day | 0 (0) |
| 1 time per week | 4 (6.6) |
| 1 time per month | 30 (49.2) |
| 1 time per year | 15 (24.6) |
| < 1 time per year | 9 (14.8) |
MMI Maximum Therapeutic Benefit