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How To Treat A Fracture On The L5?
Hi I am a 57 year old female with a l5 fracture and a growth of questionable tumor or spur I have had root nerve injection to relieve the pain and I also have had a bone scan and MR with and with out contrast. Can you tell me if the nerve root injection was wise, shortly after the injection the fracture of the L5 was discovered. I am in alot of discomfort and tend to do better when laying flat or up walking, sitting does me no favors. How is all of this treated ?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
This is not a wise decision to have injection immediately after sustaining fracture, treatment depends upon your neurological status as well as height of fractured vertebra, so your doctor will need to see your MRI scan to guide you properly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
This is not a wise decision to have injection immediately after sustaining fracture, treatment depends upon your neurological status as well as height of fractured vertebra, so your doctor will need to see your MRI scan to guide you properly.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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