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How Long Does Compression Fracture Take To Heal?

hello , I am 26 years old male had a bike accident with a d6 compression fracture am wearing the braces how long to get it healed and i can start to drive and normal activities? and are there any exercises to avoid any weakness. I have slight pressure in the area and am not able to get up straight from my sleeping positiion and getting up from my side givesa sharp pain in my ribs.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got compression fracture D6 . Complete healing of this fracture nearly occur in 3 months. You can start to drive and normal activities after 3 months of injury.There is back exercises which should be started after3 months.Your pain and weakness will be resolved in three months time.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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How Long Does Compression Fracture Take To Heal?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got compression fracture D6 . Complete healing of this fracture nearly occur in 3 months. You can start to drive and normal activities after 3 months of injury.There is back exercises which should be started after3 months.Your pain and weakness will be resolved in three months time.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.