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Can Scheuermann's Disease Be The Cause Of Back Pain?
I am 48yr old man, 21 years ago, fell off a roof. Last year having a great deal of pain in mid back, mri stated that I have schuermann's Disease, Before my fall I was in construction, framing hotel's, and large building. Very activity with my family. Could I have diagnois wrong?
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Your orthopedician should examine the back for preesure tender points, muscle sprain strain,restriction of spine movement etc.besides scheurmanns there is possibility of additional back strain due to any other cause.Take ibuprofen 600mg TID after meal and Chloraxazone 500mg BID after meals for 5 days alongwith pantop20 mg OD on emptystomach
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