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2/12 ago fractured transverse process of l1,2,3 with the that of l2 being shattered still having sharp pain at l2 dermatome. how long to settle?

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Need to image: The pain should have decreased substantially by 3-4 weeks if simple healing was proceeding, but wonder if more has occurred. Would definitely get both MRI and CAT scan of area to ascertain bone fragments and even a problem with disc rupture in area.

Answered 5/6/2016

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