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Treatment for Compression Spine Fracture

Compression fractures in the spinal cord are a common ailment, and although sufferers may get medical aid to solve the problem, prevention is the best treatment, especially for patients suffering from osteoporosis.

  1. Compression Fracture of the Spine

    • A compression fracture happens when the regular vertebral body of the spine is compressed into a lesser height. It usually occurs when a patient is involved in a traumatic accident or to those suffering from osteoporosis.

    Symptoms

    • Back pain is the most common symptom in a compression fracture. Those suffering from osteoporosis also may suffer from a hunchback known as kyphotic deformity.

    Treatment

    • The best treatment for any condition is prevention, and drugs are administered to alleviate the pain and prevent any future injuries.

      For ssteoporosis, the best treatment involves suitable medication, good exercise and sufficient intake of calcium.

    Severe Pain and Vertebroplasty

    • When the pain is severe and intense, vertebroplasty may be considered. In vertebroplasty, a radiologist injects cement into the vertebrae to restore the original size and shape of the spine and prevent further damage to the spinal cord.

    Healing and Prevention

    • A compression fracture typically heals within about eight to 12 weeks, and patients who suffer from one fracture are likely to undergo multiple fractures in future, so the prevention of a compression fracture becomes much more important.

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