A research team recently released a report entitled "Development of a Low Back Pain Care Pathway in an Academic Hospital System," which included Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Department faculty. Team members included Christine Goertz, PhD, H. Michael Guo, MD, and Joseph Minchew, MD.
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant component of healthcare expenditures. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been highlighted as a key resource for improving the quality of care. This study aimed to develop a clinical pathway for LBP based on CPGs in an academic health system. Learn more.