The disability evaluation and low back pain

Stephen Quintero; Eron G Manusov

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2012.06.011

The disability evaluation and low back pain

Prim Care. 2012 Sep;39(3):553-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.06.011.

Authors

Stephen Quintero¹, Eron G Manusov

Affiliation

¹ College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300, USA. Stephen.quintero@med.fsu.edu

PMID: 22958565
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.06.011

Abstract

In the United States an estimated 11 million persons are unable to work, with 8.1 million unable to work to their full capacity. Primary care physicians are often called on for the evaluation and determination of patients with claims for disability. Knowledge of the system for disability determination and a systematic approach facilitates the process. This article focuses on the requirements of the Social Security Administration, under federal law tasked to administer the Social Security Disability Insurance program and the Supplemental Security Income program, and offers an approach to the evaluation of patients with claims of disability.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Disability Evaluation*
Humans
Low Back Pain / diagnosis*
Low Back Pain / drug therapy
Low Back Pain / therapy
Physician's Role
Physicians, Primary Care
Primary Health Care
United States
United States Social Security Administration