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What can make a fractured spine worse?

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Early Movements: What make some fractures in the spine worse, if we do not know how to handle them in the accident seen or in the early stage of healing? Other issues could make them worse if the patient do not follow directions very well.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Fracture: Excess motion, torque, compression, heavy activity.

Answered 10/3/2016

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