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L1 wedge compression
So my dad is a chronic dialysis patient(60M) . Doing dialysis past 8 years .
So recently he had back pain
And so we had taken him to a hospital
The docs took xray and found its L1 wedge compression , they told that the bone has become small so we need to know why and investigate it .then only we can prescribe medications.
And are asking for an mri .
Is xray not sufficient to give medications or tell further course of Treatment.
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MRI is necessary to rule out soft tissue aspects of spinal column. X ray has already revealed bone condition. Also, some blood test would also be required to calcium balance.
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MRI SCAN of spine is required
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Mri is better
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MRI gives more clear picture than your X ray. So, your doctor can suggest you for an MRI.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
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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Dr. Lohith N
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
MRI scan required for further evaluation
Next Steps
Consult nearby orthopaedic doctor
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Mri to know regarding disc bulges , nerve compressions,cord compressions depending on patient signs and symptoms doctor might have asked it
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wear lumbar belt
medication
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