L1 BURST due to fall from height

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Asked for Female, 24 Years

Hi, My sister fall from height and she was diagnosed with L1 fracture with pressure on spinal cord later operated with Fixation of L1 By Implant of 2 Screws one rod and mesh cage. It's being 12 days after surgery. There is mild movement in legs but zero movement in feet Anyone please tell how much time it will take to get the movement in feet and can start walk with support

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Dr. Satish Pandey General Physician 5 yrs exp Kolhapur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Satish Pandey

General Physician 5 yrs exp Kolhapur

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In usually takes few months to get satisfactory response. Continue physiotherapy it will help.