A member asked:

I have a t12 compression fracture with a piece of bone "hanging out." it has been one and 1/2 months since the injury. is it too early to start pt?

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Compression fracture: A compression fracture in the thoracic or lumbar spine will generally heal in 6-8 weeks but can take longer. If a patient of mine is not having much pain at six weeks I would consider letting her begin outpatient Physical Therapy. If she were tender in the area of the fracture or having pain with bending or twisting then I would wait another month or so!!

Answered 3/13/2015

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