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The author argues that the increase in unnecessary spinal surgeries is driven by liberalized surgical indications, complex coding systems designed to maximize billing, and relaxed standards for lumbar fusion.
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The author argues that the increase in unnecessary spinal surgeries is driven by liberalized indications, complex coding systems, and an over-reliance on imaging over clinical history and physical examination.
The author argues that the increase in unnecessary spinal surgeries is driven by liberalized indications, complex coding systems, and an over-reliance on imaging over clinical history and physical examination.
Clark Watts (2011) conducted a letter in Spinal disorders. Spinal surgery was evaluated. The author argues that the increase in unnecessary spinal surgeries is driven by liberalized surgical indications, complex coding systems designed to maximize billing, and relaxed standards for lumbar fusion.
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