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I fell down stairs & have fractures of the t9, t11, t12, l1. it happened 5 mo ago. is surgery the option or physical therapy. i still have a lot pain.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

PT: would be there preferred modality of therapy, assuming there is no neurological dysfunction. I suggest a pain management consultation.

Answered 12/10/2016

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A member asked:

I fell down stairs & have fractures of the t9, t11, t12, l1. it happened 5 mo ago. is surgery the option or physical therapy. i still have a lot pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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