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Can The Patient With A Compression Fracture Injury 4 Weeks Ago Start Walking Slowly ?

hello doctor, my wife is under injury as--compression fracture of D12 about four weeks ago. With the help of brace she is able to walk slowly. should she continue doing so or should wait for some more time. Any other precaution and suggestion may pl be given.....thamks
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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hi compression fracture of D12 , please avoid more walk ,high level step, if mam feels and tolerate a few walk ,can do but not more time .if she is older walk briskly,otherwise fracture site may more pressure.thanks, lastly please any problem occure, contact same doctor.
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Can The Patient With A Compression Fracture Injury 4 Weeks Ago Start Walking Slowly ?

hi compression fracture of D12 , please avoid more walk ,high level step, if mam feels and tolerate a few walk ,can do but not more time .if she is older walk briskly,otherwise fracture site may more pressure.thanks, lastly please any problem occure, contact same doctor.