A member asked:

L1-l2 transverse process fracture in july. pain went away no brace or pt was directed. in past three weeks extreme pain, how common is re injury. ?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Uncommon: that type of injury usually results from a significant trauma. There was probably some soft tissue/ muscle/ ligament injury as well. There could be some lingering damage to those tissues such as scar tissue to account for the pain. Should resolve over time.

Answered 11/28/2017

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