Table 3 Comparison of claimants’ status before and after surgery
Variable | Number of claimants with data | Pre-injury | Pre-surgery | Post-surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Percentage of claimants working either full-time or part-time | Pre-injury: 88 Pre-surgery: 84 Pre-surgery: 83 | 78% | 37% | 37% |
Average health care costs during one year | Before and after surgery: 29 | - | $2289 | $4271 |
Average number of appointments with health services during one year | Before and after surgery: 23 | - | 10 | 21 |
Percentage of claimants using opioids | Before surgery: 48 After surgery: 68 | - | 48% | 57% |