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What is transverse process fracture of l2&l3 how long to heal?

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These are Fx of the: Side arms (so as to speak) of the vertebral body. They heal rather well, and do not require any specific treatment as such. They usually heal in 6-10 weeks.

Answered 7/13/2019

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