Dr. Scott Forseen, Medical College of Georgia (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Dr. Scott Forseen, Medical College of Georgia

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While scientific evidence suggests that less is typically more when it comes to diagnosing and treating low-back pain in the US, the number of expensive imaging exams and surgeries done on patients continues to rise, according to researcher Dr. Scott Forseen.

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By Phil Jones, Georgia Health Sciences University Photographer

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