71-Year-Old Man: Severe Back Pain
Strained back and severe pain improves after physiotherapy
A 71-year-old man from Mexico was visiting his family in Canada. While playing with his grandson, he strained his back and was taken to the ER in severe pain. He was given a muscle relaxant and a prescreption for physiotherapy. He attended three sessions of phsiotherapy before his back felt better.
Hospital fee…………..$500.00
Doctor’s fee…………..$100.00
Prescription……………$12.76
Physiotherapy………….$130.00
Out-of-Pocket Cost…$742.76