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With compression fracture what else should i be concerned about?
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Worsening: The biggest concern with compression fractures is continued or worsening collapse of the vertebrae. Follow up with your neurosurgeon or orthospine surgeon on a regular basis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Bone density: If the fall was low energy get your bone density checked and treat osteoporosis if presentf you fell hard why did you fall ?
Answered 3/4/2013
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