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Compression fracturesFractures across a growth plate can produce significant pain. The vertebroplasty was done primarily to stabilize your spine and prevent any possibility of further damage.
Some individuals do respond quickly, but not everyone has a quick recoveryRecovery position - series.
It just takes time and a lot of patience ---
Right now you are still newly postop and any spine surgery needs a window of recoveryRecovery position - series.
If you are still having significant problems after another 7-10 days, discuss with your doctor any additional options available to provide increased comfort.
The crack in your L1 vertebra is probably a more significant source of the pain. Think how much discomfort occurs with individuals who crack their ribs.
Just continue to take pain meds and use other methodology such as heat/ice to help reduce any associated inflammation of the surrounding muscles.
Hopefully you will feel better soon----
Some individuals do respond quickly, but not everyone has a quick recovery.
It just takes time and a lot of patience ---
Right now you are still newly postop and any spine surgery needs a window of recovery.
If you are still having significant problems after another 7-10 days, discuss with your doctor any additional options available to provide increased comfort.
The crack in your L1 vertebra is probably a more significant source of the pain. Think how much discomfort occurs with individuals who crack their ribs.
Just continue to take pain meds and use other methodology such as heat/ice to help reduce any associated inflammation of the surrounding muscles.
Hopefully you will feel better soon----