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How Long Waist Belt Should Be Worn For Anterior Wedge Compression?
Sir, Iam 49 years old working a teacher.25 days back i fall down in badminon court. my hips dashed hardly. Here is my MRI report --- anterior wedge compression of L1 vertebral body with fracture showing hypo intensities on T1 and hyper intensities on STIR images........ s/o probable post traumatic changes. 2) Degenerativde disc diseage at D12- L1, L3-4, L4-5 and L5 -S1 levels. 3) Bilateral para central disc bulge of L4-5 and diffuse disc bulge of L5-S1 showing encroachment on neural foromina. Above is MRI impression . My Dr recommonded waist belt and rest How long i have to use the belt ? How long i have to take rest ? Is there any neurotic problems will happen in future ? Shall I travell or attending my routin duties ? Please answer me. There are 6 members are depending on me. Thanking you sir
Eight to twelve weeks will be the recommend period. You can start physiotherapy and weight bearing after that. Consult a physiatrist and he will direct you accordingly.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Long Waist Belt Should Be Worn For Anterior Wedge Compression?
Hello, Eight to twelve weeks will be the recommend period. You can start physiotherapy and weight bearing after that. Consult a physiatrist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician