Medical Back Problems at Central & Northeastern PA Centre Community
It is estimated that 80% of Americans suffer from back pain, or dorsalgia, at some point in their life. Back problems can be felt in the muscles, nerves, bones and joints. The pain itself can range from dull to sharp, throbbing or piercing, upper or lower, weakness or numbness. It is important to have your back pain checked by a physician, as it may be a sign of a more serious issue, and at the very least can progress over time if not corrected. The most common cause, however, is a pulled muscle. With so many Americans suffering from back pain, surgery is relatively rare. Instead, heath therapy, muscle relaxants, exercises, and massage are often used in treatment.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Medical Back Problems at Central & Northeastern PA Centre Community Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Centre Community Hospital is located at
1800 East Park Avenue,
State College
Contact Centre Community Hospital
by phone: 814-231-7000
by email: http://www.mountnittany.org/body.cfm?id=239
online at: http://www.mountnittany.org/
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2003 | 67 | 4.3 |
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$7542 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
