A 42-year-old male asked:
Extensive back surgery because of a t11 burst fracture in 2005..including instrumentation...past year several pulled muscles in that area. worried?
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Dr. Allan Levineanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 46 years experience
Probably not, but...: If pain persisting, you probably should return to your surgeon for follow up x-rays
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