Iam a 55 year old male just had cervical fusion from c3 to c7 before surgery took a fall stepping out of shower hitting back on side of tub in worst pain I ever had even more than triple bypass in 7/2010 went to emergency Room the gave me 325/5 codeine they are useless gives me hiccups have compression fracture at t11 am having leg weakness bowel problems lost about 25lbs of lean muscle now weigh 214lb 6ft tall told surgeon b4 neck could catch my breath abb pain and doubling over back pain they want to send me to pain management don t want to mask problems with drugs what should I do had mri cat scan it a fracture they said mild of superior end plate how can mild cause so much pain
Hellomild compression fracture needs no surgery and can be treated with a spinal Taylor brace wearing for 2-3 months during daytime, removing at bedtime to prevent forward bending, it will heal If you continue walking power in lower limbs will remain better and bowel movements shall also be better. For pain management your doctor may prescribe required medicines like tramadol or oxycodone or HY Chat Doctor. There is nothing to worry, displaced T11 fracture has virtual little chance for complications. Have faith and consults pie doctor best wishes