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I need suggestions on how to help a cervical spine fracture?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Caution: Avoid high impact & strenuous activity. Allow for healing then do rehab to regain flexibility & strength. This depends on the type and severity of the fracture.
Answered 3/19/2013
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Depends: If it is unstable, then you may need surgery to fix it. If it is stable, you may need a hard cervical collar to let it heal over the next 6weeks.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Take it easy: Most spine fractures will heal within 3 months with bracing, limiting strenuous activity and close follow-up with a spine specialist. Some fractures require surgical stabilization. Check out spine-health.Com.
Answered 2/19/2014
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