Question 1

how to treat a fractured l4 and l5?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: Treatment depends on type of fracture, stability of fracture, how much deformity fracture introduces to the spine. It also depends on how much spinal canal compromise, and if there is any neurological deficit present.

Most fractures of L4 and L5 vertebral bodies can be treated non-operatively with bracing, activity modification. A few may require surgery. Your surgeon will let you know.

Question 2

what are the precautions of l4 back fracture? plz reply detail!!!

Accepted Answer

Vertebral fracture: Optimally - wear spine brace (padded plastic, front and back) for minimum 2 months, 3 months best.  Wear morning til night.  Can sleep without.  Minimal walking x two weeks.  Only sit or recline.  Cannot drive or bike.  No lifting x 3 months, no sexual activity x 3 months, no domestic chores, no twisting, bending other than sitting and standing.  Walk gently, slowly.

Question 3

can a 31 year old male go back to work  when he fractured l3 fused l4 l5 spine work normal movement and ?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully: After healing, the bone should get back to normal strength. Recovery from a spine fracture and back surgery depends on the degree of injury, your own healing process, determination in rehabilitation, luck, and what type of work and activity you are trying to get back to!! I have patients who have returned to full normal activity in physically demanding jobs, but others were not able to. Good luck!

Question 4

i had spondylolisthesis 4 times. i had a total of 7 fractures in my l5 and l4. i am 24 and have been told i am too young for fusion. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Is it symptomatic?: painless spondylolithesis if low grade can often be managed non operatively but if it is progressive and has neurological symptoms or has pain that fails conservative care surgery can be considered up to and including fusion

Question 5

i'm 31-year-old male fractured spine l3 fused l4-l5 metal bars in his back would be good for me go back to work should i asked my doctor?

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Ask doctor: By all means ask the doctor caring for you. In consideration are what your job involves and how well healed you are and what physical limitations this has left you with.

Question 6

what is a non-displaced subacute fracture through remnant of l4 spinous process.callus is developing?

Accepted Answer

Not worrisome: probably not a worry unless its below lamina and may start to compress the collection of nerve rootlets below it over time - sounds like you had a trauma in the past, there was a small fracture of the spinous process (which in and of itself might be painful for a few weeks but likely will heal and come to nothing)  and now the healing is leading to some bone formation in the vicinity

Question 7

l4 wedge fracture, bulging throughout back, l3-l4 herniation. awaiting surgical consult. what can i expect?

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Lumbar. Fracture: Treatment depends upon whether the fracture is stable or not and amount of compromise of The spinal canal or neuroforamen. Expect a thorough physical exam ,ct scan and MRI. If you already have some neuro compromise there may be use of medication to lessen the ongoing damage . Of course brace and activity limitation is critical

Question 8

how long does it take hairline fracture of l4 vertebra to heal?

Accepted Answer

?: It depends on where it is. In certain areas of vertebral body an innocent "hairline" fx can lead 2 instability. B sure 2 c a spine surgeon 4 ur care.

Question 9

i had capillary fractures of l1 &l2, retrolesthesis l1-l4  in '85.  what nerves are running out of the spinal cord there. what parts would pain appear?

Accepted Answer

Anterior thigh: The  l1through L4 nerves supply the front of the thigh, with the l4nerve root also supplying the inside of the leg below the knee.  Thank you for the question.

Question 10

i have a l4 and l5 fracture. i still have pain and unable to carry or perform my job nearly 8 weeks post diagnosis. i'm an athlete and tried to run an?

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L4 and L5: Tough to be an athlete with pain, but regrettably you have to put up with it to get well enough before running again.
A real disappointment and annoyance but that is what you need to do.
Look after yourself and you should get back to normal before too long.
Please let me know how things go.

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How to treat a fractured l4 and l5?

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What are the precautions of l4 back fracture? plz reply detail!!!

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Can a 31 year old male go back to work when he fractured l3 fused l4 l5 spine work normal movement and ?

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I had spondylolisthesis 4 times. i had a total of 7 fractures in my l5 and l4. i am 24 and have been told i am too young for fusion. what can i do?

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I'm 31-year-old male fractured spine l3 fused l4-l5 metal bars in his back would be good for me go back to work should i asked my doctor?

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What is a non-displaced subacute fracture through remnant of l4 spinous process.callus is developing?

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L4 wedge fracture, bulging throughout back, l3-l4 herniation. awaiting surgical consult. what can i expect?

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How long does it take hairline fracture of l4 vertebra to heal?

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I had capillary fractures of l1 &l2, retrolesthesis l1-l4 in '85. what nerves are running out of the spinal cord there. what parts would pain appear?

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I have a l4 and l5 fracture. i still have pain and unable to carry or perform my job nearly 8 weeks post diagnosis. i'm an athlete and tried to run an?

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