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I have a broken spine, what would you recomend for constant pain relief?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

You need to be : More specific. If it is currently broken, time will tell. Outside of that need to know more about the injury, place problems, etc. Pt is generally good but not if you have certain spine issues. If it is DJD you can try some over the counter nsaids and tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hard to say: It is hard to say with limited info. If you recently sustained a vertebral fracture, they can often heal and are often treated with pain meds, rest and possibly a brace. Some require surgery. If it happened some time ago, then tests are often used to tell you why you are hurting and what your alternatives are. Thank you for your question.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain Specialist: See a local pain management specialist. There are many new options that combine a number of different modalities to get the results that are best for you.

Answered 2/25/2013

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