Every year, over 600,000 people undergo surgery for lower back pain alone. According to experts at Johns Hopkins University, only 1 in 10 surgeons follow recommended use of psychological screenings prior to surgery. The study found that Orthopedic and Neurosurgeons with a higher volume of patients, more than 200 a year, favored screening patients to understand their cases compared to colleagues who performed fewer procedures. With a greater number of patients and greater volume of cases, the doctors preferred to not spend tremendous time evaluating patients before administering the surgeries. Therefore, many patients receive treatment when it is not necessary nor helpful.
In the United States today, up to 80% of original diagnoses are said to be overturned when looked at for further review. Getting a second opinion can elucidate any confusion and provide conclusive evidence for whether to get back surgery or not.
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