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Unstable compression fracture

2017-07-06 14:42:09
L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture How long does it take to get recover from this?? When will I start walking??
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Vertebral fracture may need 6 weeks minimum to become pain free but may take upto 12 weeks. Unstable fractures usually need surgical intervention. Plz consult a spine surgeon for the same.

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