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What Is The Treatment For Compound Fracture?
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with a old compound fracture of my L1 vi a x ray I am wondering what the usual procedures are to resolve this problem .. i had a bone density done this past Sept. and no on mentioned it before.. just looking for some proactive answers ...dr.appt. set for this mo...my am 5.6 nd weigh 135 so, I am not overweight name is Cathy, I am a Truck driver I
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Hello,
It may be due to fracture.
For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, x ray or MRI after orthopedic surgeon consultation.
You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
Till then for pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Restrict your movements.
Use support while walking.
Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
It may be due to fracture.
For further assessment you may require complete hemogram, x ray or MRI after orthopedic surgeon consultation.
You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.
Till then for pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
Restrict your movements.
Use support while walking.
Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
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