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Second opinion Lumbar Spune
Dear doctor just took a X-ray as she slipped down. I want to take second opinion and would like to know any major issues in the X-ray. She is a CKD patient too.
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These is severe osteoporosis and compression fracture of L3 vertebrae. Kindly get MRI ASAP and start treatment get other bones checked too.
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Urgent consult Orthopedic Surgeon
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L3 vertebral body compression fracture is seen. And severe osteoporosis and degenerative changes noticed in general.
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further evaluation depends on complaints general condition and examination findings
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This treatment is being on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate the patient  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any.  -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the back and lower limbs. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.)   & see  me and my yoga; & yoga simplified. Kindly subscribe to the channel to get notifications for further new information of your interest.  --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.   Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho) DMC 3624  
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Looks like a burst fracture l3...take mri
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At Multiple levels Vertebrae Fracture(Compression) is there, Need Clinical evaluation, Better to visit nearest orthopedic surgery (Spine Surgeon)
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Use Taylor's Brace Rest Avoid Heavy Lifting And Forward Bending
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Compression injury of vertebrae Need treatment
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