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Spinal Fracture

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What is Spinal Fracture?

Spinal fractures are different than a broken arm or leg. A fracture or dislocation of a vertebra can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the spinal nerves or spinal cord. Most spinal fractures occur from car accidents, falls, gunshot, or sports.

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  • Pain in the back or neck.
  • Tingling or numbness.
  • Weakness or paralysis of limbs.
  • Uncontrolled muscle spasms.
  • Loss of urinary or bowel control.

A fracture of the thoracic or lumbar spine causes moderate to severe back pain that is worsened with movement. If the spinal cord or nerves are involved, the patient may experience bowel/bladder dysfunction along with numbness, tingling, or weakness in the limbs.

A spinal fracture is a dislocation or fracture of the vertebrae (backbone) and can occur anywhere along the spine. Most spinal fractures are caused from injury or trauma from car accidents, falls, sports or some sort of high velocity impact.

Osteoporosis is the most common risk factor for spinal compression fractures. Risk factors of osteoporosis include: Race. White and Asian women are at a higher risk for osteoporosis due to a genetic predisposition.

To lower your risk of compression fractures, see your provider regularly, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of vitamin D and calcium. If you're over 50, talk to your provider about getting a bone density test and taking medications to slow bone loss. See your provider if you have sudden back pain.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Some minor fractures can be treated non-surgically with cervical bracing, rest and time. Surgery may be recommended for those with unstable fractures to help relieve pressure on the spinal cord and stabilize the spine. The use of medications to help control issues such as: Bowel and bladder dysfunctions.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Vertebroplasty: Your surgeon injects liquid cement into your fractured vertebrae to strengthen it. Kyphoplasty: Kyphoplasty is similar to vertebroplasty, but before your surgeon injects the liquid cement into your vertebrae, they insert a tiny balloon into them

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