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I fell down from motorbike and got minor fracture in right transverse process of l2 to l4 of vertebra. due to which back pains. what's recovery time?

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Long time: Those fractures are not minor it takes quite a bit of force to break off a transverse process it will take ~ 3 months for things to get pretty good.

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Answered 4/15/2018

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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

Take it easy: Most transverse process spine fractures will heal within 3 months with bracing, limiting strenuous activity and close follow-up with a spine specialist. Check out spine-health.Com.

Answered 3/22/2018

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A member asked:

I fell down from motorbike and got minor fracture in right transverse process of l2 to l4 of vertebra. due to which back pains. what's recovery time?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Dr Namey agreed

Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

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