Hinge Health Reduces Spinal Fusion Surgeries by 56%, New Study Shows
2024年7月25日 - 2:00AM
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Study builds on existing research demonstrating
that Hinge Health’s digital program significantly reduces the top
three most expensive and common MSK surgeries
Hinge Health today announced results from a new medical claims
study showing a significant reduction in spinal fusion surgeries
for people using Hinge Health. The study, published in BMC
Musculoskeletal Disorders, shows that of 6,848 participants with
low back pain, those who used Hinge Health underwent 56% fewer
spinal fusion surgeries than similar matched non-participants who
used traditional care options. With this latest study, Hinge Health
now has peer-reviewed studies in claims reductions in the three
most costly MSK surgeries, which also include total knee
arthroplasty (knee replacement surgery) and total hip arthroplasty
(hip replacement surgery).
According to the 2024 State of MSK report, 78% of survey
respondents who experienced pain indicated they had lower back pain
in the past 12 months, making it the most prevalent type of pain.
More than 400,000 lumbar spine fusion procedures are performed each
year in the U.S. They are the most expensive MSK surgeries, costing
between $80,000-$170,000 per surgery, adding up to a total yearly
cost of between $32 and $68 billion dollars. As rates of spine
surgery worldwide have trended upward, with the highest incidence
in the U.S., potential overuse remains a concern.
“Recovery from spinal fusion surgery can take months, with one
study finding that 40% of patients still experience disability a
year later,” said Dr. Jeff Krauss, Chief Medical Officer at Hinge
Health. “People need better options. Our latest study demonstrates
that forward-thinking organizations offering Hinge Health are
improving employee well-being by avoiding surgeries. Digital care
provides a better path forward, reducing the amount of time people
spend away from work, their loved ones, and the activities they
enjoy every day.”
The study is from a 24-month medical claims analysis (N=6,848),
based on a claims dataset of over 100 million Americans.
To view all Hinge Health clinical studies, visit Physical
Therapy Clinical Studies & Outcomes | Hinge Health.
About Hinge Health
Hinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the
way it is treated and prevented. We connect people, digitally and
in-person, with expert clinical care. Using advanced technology and
AI, a team of clinical experts guides people through personalized
care directly from their phone. It is proven to reduce pain by 68%,
prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half
of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge
Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including
Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of
California, Southern Company, US Foods, and Verizon.
Learn more about how we are inspiring people to improve their
health through the power of movement
http://www.hingehealth.com.
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