Is it normal to have a fractured l4 in your back

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I had a back injury two years ago that had me bed ridden for a week. I returned to work and worked everyday. Today I just so happened to be at the doctor getting a refill of medication and i mentioned how I have terrible back pain to this day. They said we have an xray machine would you like to take an Xray, I said yes. The doctor comes in the room with a surprised look on her face and says I have a fractured L4 and its bad. Apparently I may need surgery. Im looking at the Xray picture and it looks worse than the google pictures of the same fracture. I cant afford to take any days off, I almost dont even want to go back to the doctor. Has anyone ever had this? Im young, not even 30 yet.

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  • Clunk42
    4 years ago

    You know this isn't normal. Your doctor didn't even expect it.

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    • FromTheSouthWeirdMan
      4 years ago

      How uncommon is it tho i wonder. Is it way wofse than a slipped disc?

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      • DIO
        4 years ago

        It is way, way worse. And 29 is old for a spine injury to heal quickly.
        If you don't rest and fix your back, you may lose your mobility and even get paralysed.
        You have to afford days off.

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