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Spinal Fracture from car accident
Hi sir,
I m 32 years, a month ago i was travelling in car which jumped high on speed breaker.
I have visited the hospital and got my xray and ct done.1 doc asked me to have 1month bedrest and other doc says it need 3 month bedrest.. Also one says its l2 spine minor fracture an othrr ssys something else.
So please clarify me if what type of fracture i have also they says i have minor compression in nerve.
But i am able to walk and move all my fingers. Sometimes i feel pain in one of toe.
Please i am so scared. Check my attached Xray and ct scans
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
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--or else contact a physiotherapist.
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-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
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.
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wedge compression fracture in the body of lumbar vertebrae 2. Bed rest for a month
Next Steps
Use lumbo sacral corset for mobilisation
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There is compression Fractur l-1 you need complete bed rest for 12 weeks specific medicines and specific spine support brace Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired chandigarh health Department Multispeciality Hospital Now Director Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sector 33 chandigarh
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Yes fracture is there , fracture is stable variety ,
As you are moving ur toes and walking then neurology is normal .
Nerve compression we can’t say from CT scan .
Next Steps
Repeat xray to see present status of vertebrae height
Health Tips
Wear Taylor brace while moving out of bed ,
Avoid forward bending , squatting , sitting on floor ,
You can start physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscle gradually after getting xray
Vit D supplements
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Depends on clinical screening
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
L2 fracture can be appreciated on ct scan. Take rest for 3 months ( 1 month strict bed rest) & wear Taylor 's brace later for mobilization after 1 month.
Next Steps
Get mri spine to rule out retropulsion & nerve compression now .You can review with reports.
xray ls spine ap lateral & review after 1 month.
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strict bed rest x 1 month , not to squat, not to sit cross legged, not to lift heavy weight
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