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Is Surgery Recommended For Vertebrae Fracture In The Lower Back?

I had an 18hr Surgery which included Fusion, Rods, Cages the works in 2000. Was in a severe Automobile Accident in 2007. I just Turned 60 & have been in Severe Pain for almost 2 yrs and nothing seems to help. I have 5 CRUSHED Vertebraes in my Lower back for 2 yrs. I ve had Shots, Radio Frequency Ablasions which worked wonderful for 7 myths the first 2 & the 3rd one worked for about a week. I can t stand straight, walk more then 5 minutes. One Dr. Told me I need to learn to live in Pain. My Pain Mgmt Dr. Told me I needed Surgery. Can you help me Please with advice as I cannot live like this .Thank You, Jo Vaughn E-Mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Consult a spine surgeon and get evaluated.

You might require a revision surgery probably.

An MRI might be required to assess the severity of the condition.

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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Is Surgery Recommended For Vertebrae Fracture In The Lower Back?

Hello, Consult a spine surgeon and get evaluated. You might require a revision surgery probably. An MRI might be required to assess the severity of the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician