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Broken back
A broken back is a general term in which a bone that makes up the spinal column (vertebrae) is fractured. It s a condition that requires immediate medical attention and usually surgery to treat. It is important to not move a person with a suspected broken back.
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Have been on Hydrocodone for over ten years due to a broken back. Car accident. Have rods and pins. Could I take suboxone instead as a pain reliever ?
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I am suffering from crippling arthritis and have a broken back. I suffer with pain. I wake up every morning with my hands and feet swelled and I am so stiff that I struggle to get out of bed. I need help in real pain management, can you help me?
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