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L1 burst compression fracture
I have been on bed rest since 1 month now. How long more do I need to be on rest?? Can i do some leg exercises or physiotherapy?? Can it be treated medically or do i need surgery for this?
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No need for surgery. U need a exercise program and precautions to avoid pressure on spine
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Bed rest, it should heal , get xray
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Get repeat x ray done then follow up.
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Rest for 6 weeks
Followed by check xray and clinical evaluation
Then start physiotherapy
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Get xray done after 1 month of injury.. According to improvment, next protocol decided
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