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Mild wedges of t12, is this dangerous?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Not usually: wedge compressions are usually from trauma on the long axis of the spine like jumping or falling from a height and landing on your feet or buttocks. Unless they are severe they usually are not dangerous

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/19/2016

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