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I was thrown from a horse 2 weeks ago and have a l4 transverse process fx. i work in ems and do alot of really heavy lifting. when can i work again?
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Non structural: this fractue a sign of muscle avulsion no structural signifigance usually heals without intervention you can resume all activities when pain gone treatment is painful activity avoidance and time alone you might want to rest and rehab atrengthen before returning to work to avoid reinjury. From deconditioned muscles
Answered 12/14/2014
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