My mother's orthopaedic problem

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Asked for Female, 80 Years

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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Dr. Pallav bhatia Spine And Pain Specialist 19 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pallav bhatia

Spine And Pain Specialist 19 yrs exp Pune

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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