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Mother is in complete bed rest

2026-03-09 11:40:02
My mother who was very active is suddenly on bed rest due to fall. It's been 1 month and dr said it will take more time. Due to vertebral compression at D11-D12 Respected doctors, please guide us on what all to take care of when patient is in bed rest for a longer time, exercises!? Personal care? Joint care!? Also for mental health? Should we consult the doctors again every 2-3 weeks or just follow the guidelines given (it's a small city with no ortho specialists currently took online consultation and took to city twice 2 hrs away)
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just wear Taylor brace and can remove brace while lying down on bed . joint mobilisation is must like knee and ankle and other joints . Take calcium rich diet . Start inj teriparatide after consultation with orthopedic specialist . Ideally you should take atleast one consultation . meet the doctor once . Go with all your reports and scans

Answered2026-03-11 13:19:45

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Use Taylor's Brace Avoid Long Walking Use Air Bed Check For Bed Sore
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Do Repeat Xray Lumbar Spine

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Compression fracture at D11–D12 usually improves with conservative management. 1)Use a firm mattress and change position every 2 hours to prevent bed sores. 2)Ankle pump exercises and Quadriceps tightening exercises and deep breathing exercises to be done. 3)Potein rich duet and Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation and good hydration.
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Follow-up with the treating doctor every 4 weeks.

Answered2026-03-09 13:55:20

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Intermittent posture change. Use air mattress for bed sore prophylaxis. Passive joint mobility exercises. Bowel bladder care.
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MRI DL Spine. consult orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation and if surgery needed

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Share your xray Start walking inside home with help of walker and lumber belt

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