Swezey R L, Crittenden J O, Swezey A M
West J Med. 1986 Jul;145(1):43-6.
Of 47 patients with lumbar disc disease and sciatic radiculopathy (L-5 or S-1), 39 were successfully managed at home and as outpatients in an ambulatory care facility designed for the treatment of arthritis and back pain. When these patients were evaluated one to three years following discharge, they maintained their maximum level of activity and functional improvement noted at discharge. The average total cost per patient including physician's fees, x-rays, laboratory and therapy was approximately equivalent to the day rate for 1(1/2) days in hospital.
在47例患有腰椎间盘疾病和坐骨神经痛（L5或S1）的患者中，39例在为治疗关节炎和背痛而设计的门诊护理机构中作为门诊病人在家中得到了成功治疗。当这些患者在出院后1至3年接受评估时，他们保持了出院时所达到的最大活动水平和功能改善。每位患者的平均总费用，包括医生诊疗费、X光检查费、化验费和治疗费，大约相当于住院1.5天的日费用。
