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My mother's orthopaedic problem

2017-09-29 14:38:01
My moth is 80 years old and she is unable to walk due to pain on the spine (compression of vertebral body on L1 to L5 region of spine). Can you please suggest how to cure the problem so that she will be able walk
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Compression of vertebral bodies in this age is mostly due to osteoporosis. We have to diagnose whether compression is acute or chronic. She requires some tests on which we have very rewardable day care procedures available which can decrease the pain to a huge extent
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Answered2017-10-03 10:07:06

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