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Is it possible to completely recover from a c spine fracture?
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Depends : The fracture will most likely heal. The neurological deficit may not.
Answered 5/8/2019
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Yes: 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 and kyphoplasty is an option for elderly patients with compression fractures. Check out spine-health.Com.
Answered 2/8/2014
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