L3 fracture (3 discussions) You are here: Orthoped > Back and Spine (Chiropractor) Questions > L3 fracture admin 3 Comments Back and Spine (Chiropractor) Questions I just found out my 83 yr old mother has a L3 compressed fracture-(from a fall) what is the treatment and how long will she be in pain. Thanks Related PostsCompressed thoracic vertebrae following fall. (5) dextroscoliosis (2) Slumping – Clavical Support (1) Compression Fracture Treatment/Recovery (2) Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy? (1) L3 fracture-where to go from here (1)
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Dr Shane dc
The treatment for a lumbar compression fracture ranges from bracing and physical therapy through to surgery depending upon issues of stability and/or neurological involvement. I recommend the following web page for more information
daryl
15 year old son has this problem. He is a competive swimmmer who needs info dos and donts for rehabs And workouts@_??
ali
My brother had L3 fracture,after a very bad accident 1 year back & now we want to know the right treatment & excersie for him,please update us