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L1 compression fracture
Sir i was diagnosed with L1 compression fracture on 2 weeks ago. I am on medications for the same and bed rest too. How lomg will it take to completely heal and i may be able to sit without a brace again??
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Minimum 2 months rest.
Wear a LS belt
Take calcium supplements
It will heal with time
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X ray please
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About three months. Can move over without brace after specified time 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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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Gulbarga
X send x ray report
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Can u share the Xray
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rest depends upon the severity of fracture
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
4-6 week rest.. after that you can start mobilization
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Dr. Lohith N
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
2-3 month rest and avoid weight lifting and forward bending. Use belt while walking
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