I wrecked my motorcycle recently and have been having alot of severe neck pain. Several people have said I may have a fractured vertebrate...the e.r. is not an option right now. will wearing a neck brace help at all? or what would a doctor likely do? thanks
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Chances are that there is no fracture in your vertebrae but you absolutely should have an x-ray performed on your neck to make sure. If you do have a fractured cervical (neck) vertebrae then you risk PERMANENT PARALYSIS by disrupting your spinal cord. The E.R. is always an option unless you live in a third world country because in the USA (an probably most of the rest of the West) the ER must see you or find a place for you to be seen regardless of insurance or any other factor.
Wearing a brace is probably the only thing they would do unless you needed surgery.
I would get you a brace from a medical supply place and see if it helps since you can't get into the Dr. right now.
You need to get checked by a doctor and have x-rays done. If you have a fractured vertabrae in your neck, you might have some nerve damage which might get worse if you don't seek medical attention. I've worked as an intern in a hospital that specialized in rehabilitating people with spinal cord injuries - you must seek medical attention right away or you might face some nerve damage that might take a long time for you to recover from or may never heal.
If it's suspected that you have a fractured vertebra, you really should go to the ER. They can x-ray and evaluate your neck and condition. Any kind of dr which would probably be an orthopedic dr that you are referred to, will want x-rays anyway. Feel better!
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