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Can unstable fracture (l3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture) further damage after 6 weeks of bed rest?

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U should consult orthopaedic (spine specialist) ...  Read More

L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture how long does it take to get recover from this..?? I took 6 weeks of bed rest When will I start walking

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After 6 weeks of bed rest u need to consult ur treating doctor he will get the required xrays done and if the fracture is healing well he will advise to walk First consult ur treating doctor ...  Read More

L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture I took 4 weeks of bed rest How long does it take to get recover from this?? When will I start walking??

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Can unstable fracture cause further damage after taking the best rest for 6 weeks? (L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture) Can I start walking now??

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Need to look at your X-ray to answer your question ...  Read More

L3 vertebra wedge unstable compression fracture How long does it take to heal?? I took 6 weeks of bedrest Can I start walking now??

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I understand your problems need medical history for further treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Mild wedge vertebra fracture(L1) Need opinion on whether to go for surgery or take bed rest and physiotherapy

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No need to go for surgery. manage the pain i mean to say once the pain is off,start spine strenghtening postures. take rest avoid long standings and long sittings. dont worry just observe weather pain ...  Read More

L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture How long does it take to get recover from this?? When will I start walking??

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Vertebral fracture may need 6 weeks minimum to become pain free but may take upto 12 weeks. Unstable fractures usually need surgical intervention. Plz consult a spine surgeon for the same. ...  Read More

Accidental case, C4 c5 vertebra fracture, both sides collar bones fracture, patient awake alert talking, CT head normal study

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Cervical C4 and C5 vertebra fractures can be managed in lot of ways depending upon nerve compression and the presence of instability. Stability or instability is assessed based on the X-ray, CT and MR ...  Read More

Lower back pain radiating from centre to hips MRI shows disc bulge in lumbar area and chronic wedge fracture in dorsal area

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Hello Well you could have been really better if you had shared the MRI reports.. Nevermind I would suggest you to meet a spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon and decide on the next steps of treatment.. Tha ...  Read More

One stone fall on the left shoulder,wedge Compression in d12at June 17.sir plz check my MRI reports and give advice how its recovered. Need surgery, any medicine its need only rest.plz reply as soon as possible

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Please consult a neurosurgeon for better advice and management ...  Read More

Hi I'm a 60 year old patient , a regular chronic kidney failure patient . Having dialysis thrice a week. So I wanted to confirm once . I had recently got a lower right back pain , and after a week it shifted towards left And that whole band hurts . It pains wen I get up to sit from sleeping position and then remains like that for sometime . Th

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Namaste As I could see the X-ray there is a fracture of L1 vertebrae which could be related to CKD and age related osteoporosis…..and the fracture could occur even over trivial fall …. ...  Read More

I'm a 60 year old male patient and was diagnosed with L1 wedge compression. Taking pain killers now . Is surgery recommended or just simple approach . Attached my X-ray

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If no neurological deficit, then no surgery required ...  Read More

So I was having a pain from scapula lower rib from the last 4 months.. and the pain was becoming worse...so my doctor suggested me to get an mri of the spine...so the mri impression is traumatic wedging of d4 to d7 vertebral bodies... What does that mean... Is it fractured or what? How much time does it gonna take..m I m adding a mri photo with it

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Wedging of multiple vertebrae can be due to soft bones(Osteoporosis) or due to condition called Scheurrman’s kyphosis ...  Read More

Good evening sir/madam I am having a problem in spinal cord,i wil take already 3months bed rest,after that I will take one mri these reports ,sir plz check these report any problem is there, I am having slight back pain at lower side of the back.plz give best advice to me.any mistake' in typing pardon me.thanking you sir/madam

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Kindly consult orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon ...  Read More

Hello sir, two months ago I was got an accident at mine. The result was in spinal l1 wedge compression fracture. The one of the doctor who was do these operations spine surgeon says, it was ustable condition. Done with the surgery. But one more orthopedic doctor, who was work with spine surgeon, they said it was cure and healing from the rest. Now

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Accidentally one stone fall on shoulder spinal cord fractured at June 17.i will take bed rest but small pain in back side plz once check reports and give some advice to me any serious problem is there

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Please consult a neurosurgeon for further analysis of symptoms and better management ...  Read More

Increase in disc space and wedging in c6-c7 I got a traveling job and i use two wheeler need to know the excersie requirements

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Core Strengthening Exercises. Use cervical pillow. Use Back Support. Self Massage the back of neck. ...  Read More

Dear Sir, Kindly advise what's that means FRACTURE OF S5 NOTED WITH MILD DISPLACEMENT OF FRACTURE FRAGMENTS Curvature is altered Bone density normal. Do I have need to admit in hospital for treatment I am not feeling pain in normal day routine. Thanks

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Hello.., above report means fracture of ur tail bone.., due to some trauma.. No need to admit.. ...  Read More

Hello.almost 18years ago after childbirth i had paraplegia and periodicaly spine hurts so much.my latest X-ray says vertebra osteochondrosis. i have nerve stuck between 4and 5 vertebras.also i had nerve light(?) several times.now the pain from hip comed to knee and while walking the pain fold up knee (so im struggling with walking, lying on bed, si

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Meet a Neurologist he will give medications for symptomatic relief of the pain caused by nerve entrapment and physiotherapy ...  Read More

I have been facing this problem since 3 weeks. I fall in bathroom and my xray shows above problem along with Fracture in Coccygeal region. So can u pls suggest what special treatment i should take , i have been doing 3/4 times hot sikai and having medicine in form of dicnofenic salts .. Along with calcium ..

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Kindly visit a spine surgeon with reports ...  Read More

L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture How long does it take to get recover from this?? I took 6weeks of bed rest I can walk easily (no pain) But I can't able to sit and stand Still how long does it take to get recover?

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It takes around 6 to 9months for the fracture to completely heel ...  Read More

My Father in law have problem of back spinal MRI Report showing posterior wedging l5 multilevel osteophytes are seen osteopenia + Kindly advice treatment

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Is there any pain?...want to see MRI? ...  Read More

My son has an extra vertebra in neck.this problem is diagnosed in x ray when we have gone to orthopaedic doctor for neck stiffness complain. I want to know does having an extra vertebra is an issue.is this a serious issue.

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hello,There may be an extra lower cervical vertebrae ie after C7 and before T1 ...a transitional vertebrae. The lowest cervical intervertebral nerve root would supply innervation of the hand - typica ...  Read More

I got MRI done few days back and C1 fracture is detected. Hard Collar is suggested by doctor. Please sugest if I should consult Neorology as well because I have pain in half head as well. As of now I have consult only orthopedic and they have suggested Bed Rest. Please suggest any specialist in Delhi along with the contact details.

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I got MRI done few days back and C1 fracture is detected. Hard Collar is suggested by doctor. Please sugest if I should consult Neorology as well because I have pain in half head as well. As of now I have consult only orthopedic and they have suggested Bed Rest. Please suggest any specialist in Delhi along with the contact details.

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Hi.... Stable fractures with no dislocation of the C1 vertebra can often be treated conservatively by means of immobilization using special cervical braces worn for 8 weeks.... C1 fractures with liga ...  Read More

I got MRI done few days back and C1 fracture is detected. Hard Collar is suggested by doctor. Please sugest if I should consult Neorology as well because I have pain in half head as well. As of now I have consult only orthopedic and they have suggested Bed Rest. Please suggest any specialist in Delhi along with the contact details.

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Hello..., sorry this query is forwarded to doctor in some other state .. Cannot help in finding doctor in Delhi. But you better consult neurosurgeon . compression of nerve roots occur in this conditio ...  Read More

My mother slipped off on wet floor and fell on her back. Attached are her X-ray report. Doctor told 11th vertebra of her back bone is displaced. He has recommended 2 weeks of complete bed rest. Medicines: Coxib-120,Dolonex,Rockbon,Vitamin D tablet,Voligesic gel. want to have 2nd opinion if this medication is enough?

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She requires medication for weak bones. She may also require medicines for better pain control. Good luck ...  Read More

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