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L1 compression fracture
I suffered a L1 compression fracture two weeks ago.. But its still painful and i am unable to sit or stand. Do i need to take conplete bed rest? And for how long?
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Bed rest for six weeks
Use of tailor's brace while upright
Analgesic to control pain
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Bed rest is recommended for 3-6 weeks depending upon the severity of the fracture. For L1 fracture, when mobile, one should use a Taylor’s brace.
Besides this, on and of pain killers depending on severity of pain and a course of calcium and vitamin D is recommended
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Rest, analgesics, vitamin supplements and use of orthosis
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Bed rest for 6 week
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
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13 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Bed rest for 6 weeks
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Dr. Viraj Patel
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7 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Bed rest for atleast 6 weeks is recommended
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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