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How Can A Spinal Fracture Be Treated?
Hi I have been told by my doctor I have some fractured vertebrae and bulging discs I am in agony just about every hour of every day. I am 64 and still work. what can be done, would surgery be the best option as I cannot stand the pain for much longer which by the way I have had since last October
Sat, 22 Sep 2018
Hi,
I think surgery may be the only option to treat it since the fracture is complex and also a bulging disc.
You can use pain relievers, also oral corticosteroids and steroid injection for the period before surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
I think surgery may be the only option to treat it since the fracture is complex and also a bulging disc.
You can use pain relievers, also oral corticosteroids and steroid injection for the period before surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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