The enclosed Score Card is the first in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving medical back problems without spinal cord involvement. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these are the most commonly diagnosed work injuries in California, and though treatment plans for these injuries rely heavily on physical medicine and less invasive types of care, a high proportion of these claims result in lost time and litigation, as well as above average costs.
Injury Scorecard – Medical Back Problems without Spinal Cord Involvement
