What It Means to Have a Broken Back Injury: Symptoms and Treatment
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Having a broken back can mean many different things, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have spinal cord damage. Your treatment options and recovery timeline will depend on the type of injury. We’ll tell you what you need to know about what your symptoms mean and the different types of treatments.
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Back Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
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