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I was diagnosed with pseudocystis pneumonia. i have sle. docs gave me medrol (methylprednisolone) 72mg. caused osteoporotic fracture on my back. how treat that?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Kyphoplasty: Kyphoplasty excellent option for steroid induced osteopootic fracture.

Answered 2/9/2013

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