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Table 3 Recoding of LBP patients into three groups by number of comorbid conditions

From: What is the association between the presence of comorbidities and the appropriateness of care for low back pain? A population-based medical record review study

Number of comorbidities

Found in medical records for 2009/2010

Number

Percentage(%)

LBP only

63

38.4

1–2 additional conditions

61

37.2

3 or more other conditions

40

24.4

Total

164

100.0

  1. Legend: LBP low back pain
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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