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Compression Fracture on D11 vertebrae
He had a sudden fall, fractured his D11 bone. Is surgery required for such a fracture as he is old or some other treatment required.
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Yes there are other non surgical options with good results Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Kindly upload xray and mri images if done .
Also information like how many days old injury , other problems in legs , etc
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Fracture of spine can cause difficulty in movement for the patient.
If power in his legs and hands is normal, if he has control over his urine and no tingling sensation in legs/arms ...Then we can get away without surgery but he needs to take proper rest and supports in form of belt for the fracture.
Needs further scans in case his power and sensation is not normal.
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Kindly share his xrays of the affected part
If there is no neurological deficit, he is unlikely to need surgery.
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Get a mri done . Depending on clinical examination & mri treatment protocol can be decided.
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get mri lumbosacral spine
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Xray and patient condition is required..
Is he able to sit and stand?
Sensation intact?
Is he able to pass urine?
Some question need to be answered, based on its scoring ia done and them decision can be taken..
You can consult
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