
However the researchers were surprised to discover that these factors were not associated with long-term patient outcomes.
Neck disability was present in 43% of patients and was associated with depressive symptoms, workers' compensation, and low annual income. Delays in returning to work was associated with the presence of minor limb/other fractures and depressive symptoms, whereas patients on high annual incomes were found to return to work more quickly.
These findings could be of great significance in designing new guidelines for the management of these injuries and return to work policies.
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