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What Should I Do If I Have Had Bad Contusions?

I fell twiced first time I landed flat on my lt hip on a oxygen cart and on my back. Second time hit rt hip on board in couch. Er doc said I had very bad contusions . I had laminectomy,discectomy a couple yr ago should I try to get a MRI done or what do I do
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Thank you for asking on HCM!

Based on your past medical history, I would recommend performing a new spine MRI to examine your lower spine, which may be more susceptible to repeated trauma in this clinical situation.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,
Dr. Aida
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What Should I Do If I Have Had Bad Contusions?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Based on your past medical history, I would recommend performing a new spine MRI to examine your lower spine, which may be more susceptible to repeated trauma in this clinical situation. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aida