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Do cracked bone in the lower vertebrae heal completely by themself over time like other parts heal themselves over time? if it does, how long for that
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Cracked vertebra : At your younger age you may be talking about spondylolysis of the pars. Not all of these "injuries" heal completely & may lead to spondylolisthesis. See an ortho doc.
Answered 7/3/2013
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