Spine Injury Questions

U regularly do back exercises that your orthopaedic suggested. U can start with Gels 30/6 times a day for 3 days.
Ask for consultation with detailed information so that I can help you better.

Spina bifida occulta is a malformation of one or more vertebrae (bones of the spine). It is sometimes called “closed” spina bifida. In most cases, spina bifida occulta causes no problems. The general term spina bifida describes several conditions that all arise from a defect in an embryo's developing spine.There are four types of spina bifida: occulta, closed neural tube defects, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. Occulta is the mildest and most common form. With occulta one or more vertebrae (b...more

Even if there may not be a problem now, if you continue smoking there will definitely be in future, So kindly consult a doctor near you and definitely give up on smoking.

Oh dear,
operation went wrong. They have cut your spinal nerve to legs. Take immediate care otherwise, you may be paralyzed for Life (paraplegia)

Regards Lybrate user. Csf testing involves invasive procedure to reach into the coverings of the spinal cord to retrieve small amount of cerebrospinal fluid. The procedure may lead to a small puncture hole in the coverings and just like any other wound, it will heal within 2-3 weeks. However, there are possibilities of small scar developing when the wound heals and if not appropriately moved in the first 2-3 weeks, the scar may tend to get rigid and then cause pressure on the small nerves in the...more

Chances are 100%. Cos life is uncertain sir. We never know what happens next. I pray that nothing happens. But I think you should avoid such negative thoughts and enjoy the present stage of your life sir. Have a beautiful day ahead.

Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day

Take frequent Breaks at work.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Use cervical pillow.
Use Back Support.

Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.

He can definitely do physiotherapy until he becomes functionally independent. Instead of soft cervical collar, we suggest patients to wear hard collar.