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hlthe2b

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4. Non-displaced vertebral fracture without weakness or paralysis heal with rest--no surgery indicated

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Tue Sep 2, 2025, 06:26 AM

Sep 2

Often termed hairline fractures...Discharge would be expected. You can't compare serious fractures that are displaced or at risk of displacing (ie, those that are already showing some nerve impingement or at risk of doing so) as would have been the case for your friend. Apples and oranges...

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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