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How Can A Spine Fracture Be Treated?
3 days ago , I reached to open window . Heard/felt loud POP , brought me to my knees bc PAIN , lower back , butt , down r leg . 30 hrs seek tx , I have fractured spine w crushed vertebrae . (RSD) 17 yrs . Do I walk on fracture spine /vertebrate ? Using walker , wait 4 days see neurosurgeon . Daughter says ok to walk on it , I disagree . Please help !! Really $15 , SSI no money , yup thanks alot ! Should say FEE before my effort ? Bummed out even more !! Geez , never mind..
Sat, 22 Sep 2018
Hi,
Do not walk before evaluating by a neurosurgeon.
Better to see a neurosurgeon at the earliest and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Do not walk before evaluating by a neurosurgeon.
Better to see a neurosurgeon at the earliest and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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