Suggest Treatment For Neck Fracture In An Elderly Person

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016

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Question : I fractured my neck 6 months ago. Received the all clear from my Dr. but have been waking up in the morning with a pain in the right side of my head which gradually goes away until I turn my head to the right and then it hurts. I get PT 2 times a week for my balance issuses (many falls) Am 81 years old and diabetic. Any suggestions.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to see your neck x rays

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think your fracture is still not completely United. So you are still having pain during sleeping or walking up. I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1 . please send me fresh x rays of your spine.
2. Do you have pain in other joints also?
3.do you have Diabetes?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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