Real-World Effect of a Digitally Delivered Conservative Musculoskeletal Care Program on Spinal Diagnostic Imaging Utilization in a Commercially Insured Population with Chronic Back Pain.

Louie Lu¹, Sandhya Yadav¹, Jeannie Bailey²

¹Clinical Research Hinge Health, Inc., San Francisco, California.

²Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of California, San Francisco.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Conservative, noninvasive musculoskeletal treatment delivered digitally has demonstrated similar or better effectiveness in managing and reducing chronic back pain, compared to in-person care. However, there is limited evidence whether digital care reduces future spinal diagnostic imaging visits. OBJECTIVES: The primary goal was to examine the associations between participating in a d…

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