A member asked:

I have a vertical spinous process fracture on l2 that was just discovered on ct 7 weeks after initial gymnastics injury. pain has not improved and dr. has not found a brace to immobilize. is there a brace to immobilize, and could that help healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tlso: The brace that would best mobilize that area is known as a rigid tlso. It could potentially help the fracture heal quicker than if no brace is used.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a vertical spinous process fracture on l2 that was just discovered on ct 7 weeks after initial gymnastics injury. pain has not improved and dr. has not found a brace to immobilize. is there a brace to immobilize, and could that help healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Entire right but cheek turning "black" CT shows old Fracture of T12 with benign-nodual compression fracture L1 and L2. Extreme pain. Recover time?

A member asked:

I have a hairline fracture on the elbow. Should i get a splint at the doctor's office or is a brace that immobilizes the elbow just as fine?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with 2 spinous process fractures between my shoulder blades, what type of exercise can I do now or must I rather wait?

A member asked:

For the Vertiflex procedure I read spacer can move,bone may settle around implant & the spinous process can fracture when the IPD spacer is implanted.This is suppose to be less invasive than laminectomy but sounds worrisome?

A member asked:

What is a non-displaced subacute fracture through remnant of L4 spinous process.Callus is developing?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

L1-l2 transverse process fracture in July. pain went away no brace or PT was directed. In past three weeks extreme pain, how common is re injury. ?

L2 L3 L4 transverse process fractures - 3 weeks ago after a fall from about 1.5m onto hard surface. Had X-ray and CT scan. Pain getting worse and afte?

C1 and c2 fractures in my neck. they broke/were fractured about 6 weeks ago. i'm in a neck brace. what's the normal healing time? no spinal injury

5 month old missed talus neck fracture. Undisplaced , no avn after 10 week post injury. Currently on cast immobilization. What is the best treatment?

Is there any point in wearing a brace if you just found out you have a pars lateral fracture 6 months after the injury? Any possibility of healing?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?