Summary of Health Care Utilization and Costs
low back pain, LBP
Abbreviations: CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; LBP, low back pain.All health care utilization variables come from the electronic medical records and claims data in the Military Health System data repository.Only 2 individuals in each group (4 total) received a CT scan.From only those who received a prescription. No participants in either group underwent a lumbar surgical procedure.