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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Fracture

I was in a bad Dirt Bike Accident at a desert race saturday landed from about 15 ft square on my bum...thought I broke my lower back but now seem to be walking ok but havent pooped (sorry) since And have eaten a ton my insides feel very tender and kidneys are killing me. is that bad? I refused ambulance care btw...just tried to walk it off
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Dear patient
Fall from height puts you at risk of vertebral compression fracture and this needs to be investigated. Compression fracture may also lead to nerve compression and both lower limb weakness. I would advise Xray of dorsolumbar spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. MRI of dorsolumbar spine is also required. MRI gives detail of vertebra, nerves and even soft tissues. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile take strict bed rest and avoid stress to your spine. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Fracture

Dear patient Fall from height puts you at risk of vertebral compression fracture and this needs to be investigated. Compression fracture may also lead to nerve compression and both lower limb weakness. I would advise Xray of dorsolumbar spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities. MRI of dorsolumbar spine is also required. MRI gives detail of vertebra, nerves and even soft tissues. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile take strict bed rest and avoid stress to your spine. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.