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6 fractured vertebrae after falling 15 feet still in pain this happened in november is this normal?

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Dr. Allan Levine answered

No: A benign fracture of the vertebrae should heal in that period of time;although if the musculoligamentouss structures are "weakened", that could result in continued pain-would recommend return tonirthopedist for additional x-rays to make sure nothing has changed, and if ok then intensive physical therapy

Answered 6/8/2014

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A member asked:

6 fractured vertebrae after falling 15 feet still in pain this happened in november is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Allan Levine answered

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