Can unstable fracture cause further damage after taking the best rest for 6 weeks? (L3 vertebra wedge compression unstable fracture) Can I start walking now after 6 weeks of bed rest?
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Wedge compression fracture often common in osteoporotic bone. But as you are 21 year old it seems you suffered a trauma. Any unstable fracture needs surgical intervention. Unstable itself means which is not stable and can be moved. So I suggest you before coming to any conclusion, you must visit your doctor. Only he can tell you what to do next. After rest a x ray is conducted to know the how much healing is done or new bone is formed or not. Then only one can tell you if you can walk or not. Each body responds differently to the treatment. Some patients take only 6 weeks to recover and some may take 3 months. Regards.
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Has a Repeat x-ray been done? Are you wearing any lumbar belt? Usually 6-8 week it takes but depending on various other factors healing period varies it's important to consult orthopedic and do a repeat x-ray.
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