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Are there any effective ways to walk around when you have broken your back or fractured it?

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Yes: Yes that's quite possible. Some fractures are stable and only treatment they require is pain meds as necessary and avoid activities which could aggravate them. Your doctor would be able give you a list of activities to avoid.

Answered 4/7/2013

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