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I fractured my l1 (wedge vertebra fracture). its been 5 years since my injury. can i play contact sport again? i am a fit 25 year old
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Usually yes: Need to be sure there is no spinal cord impingement or damage from fx. Need to make sure the fx is completely healed and stable. If everything is fine should be no problem.
Answered 9/7/2014
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