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no_hypocrisy

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1. Unless the fractures were mini-fractures, IOW, cracks and not more serious.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Sep 2, 2025, 04:36 AM

Sep 2

My friend was in a head-on collision, had essentially a broken neck and upper vertebrae, and had to stay in the hospital for more than a week until he was well enough for orthopedic surgery.

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Giuliani Released From Hospital After Car Crash. ((HOW so fast???)) [View all] elleng Sep 2 OP

Unless the fractures were mini-fractures, IOW, cracks and not more serious. no_hypocrisy Sep 2 #1

Sounded pretty serious to me, but what do I know? elleng Sep 2 #2

Unless Giuliani checked out against medical advice, I suppose he was medically no_hypocrisy Sep 2 #3

AMA to avoid full blown DT's PuraVidaDreamin Sep 2 #5

Non-displaced vertebral fracture without weakness or paralysis heal with rest--no surgery indicated hlthe2b Sep 2 #4

Thanks elleng Sep 2 #6