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How Many Here Have Actually Broken A Bone With MM? Which Bone, And Did It Cause Any Other Damage To Other Areas?
I was lifting a 30 pound overhead compartment suitcase after landing in Phoenix an as I set it down my humorous about 4 inches above my elbow broke. When I got it fixed my radial nerve palsied and 8 months later had to have a 3 tendon transfer to get much of my right hand back. I have multiple lytic tumors on my spine, pelvis, hip, sacrum, and rib cage. After radiation treatments and 30 months none of them are active. I do have 2 fractures in my back at l4 and t7 caused by tumors. L4 stays⦠read more
I had a fracture in T8 and holes in femurs so they put metal rods in both femurs to protect against breaking them.
I only had a fractured rib. I also hope you get a complete recovery and don't have any more fractures.ππ
My L2 and L5 vertebrae were fractured. I had radiation to stop the progression and then after I was done with chemo I had kyfoplasty in both of those vertebrae. The surgeon also installed spine jacks in those vertebrae and it worked! Best of luck to you and prayers for a complete recovery!
Bone fractures are unfortunately common in multiple myeloma due to weakened bones from lytic lesions. Many people report fractures in areas like the spine, ribs, pelvis, and long bones such as the humerus. Fractures can sometimes lead to complications like nerve damage, as you experienced with radial nerve palsy. Vertebral Show Full Answer
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