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  #1

what is the treatment for compression fracture of the vertebra ?

  #2

high doses steroids if pt has signs of spinal cord compression (weakness of the leg, low back pain and incontinence). Otherwise probalbly nothing

  #3

but rest - back brace- pain relieve

  #4

in u.w. ccs cases they treated only with pain medication,calcium,vit d and alendronate. they did not prescribe any brace for the patient. can we discharge the patient only with this medication?

  #5

i thought they are mostly outpatient.
Unless there is a spinal cord compression







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