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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

I jumped off a chair lift at my local ski hill about 10 feet from the ground. It hurt my back and now when I jump or walk with a spring in my step I get a sharp pain in the middle of my back but slighty to the left. I was wondering if it s serious and I should go see a doctor or just let it heal on its own
posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Twitter Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Answered on
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Fall from height may lead to vertebral compression fracture.
You may need to see doctor and do further investigation.
You need decompression if fracture is compressing spinal cord.

If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient

Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Hope this answers your query. 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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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case. Fall from height may lead to vertebral compression fracture. You may need to see doctor and do further investigation. You need decompression if fracture is compressing spinal cord. If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Hope this answers your query. 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.