Cross-sectoral Analysis of 1.4 Million AOK-insured Patients with Back Pain in Baden-Württemberg - What Influence does Outpatient Specialist Care Have?

Background: Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability globally and the most common musculoskeletal pain in Germany. The lifetime prevalence of back pain ranges from 74% to 85%, and the point prevalence ranges from 32% to 49%. One in five individuals with statutory health insurance visits a doctor at least once a year for back pain, and 1 in 20 individuals is on sick leave at least once a year.

[Hip Osteoarthritis - Epidemiology and Current Medical Care Situation - Health Care Data of 2.4 Million AOK Baden-Württemberg Insurees Aged 40 Years or Older].

Background: Due to demographic changes an increasing number of hip osteoarthritis can be expected with corresponding effects on the health care system. Hence, the objectives of our study were to obtain substantiated evidence about current medical care situation of hip osteoarthritis patients including outpatient care situation and hip replacement surgery.

Patients And Methods: Overall, the medical care data of 2.