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I was told i need a spinal fusion onl5s1also have a fractured verbre if i leave it alone can i hurt my self worse?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Depends: Depends entirely on type of spine fractire a stable compression fracture with no neuroloc symptoms can be treated with a brace or bed rest, kyphoplasty is an excellent option to quickly get you back to where you where before the fracture. What level is the fracture work with and trust your spine physicians or change them the complicated nuances can't possibly be delt with in this forum.

Answered 5/3/2021

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Agree with Dr Weston. This can be complex and challenging. In absence of all the needed data, objective judgment is not truly feasible. Your doctors who know you best should be able to answer your questions. Good luck.

Answered 5/3/2021

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