Title: Vertebral Compression Fracture: Treatment Options & Causes | Mehta Spine
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2Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment Options
Causes
- Vertebral compression fractures are small breaks
that occur in the vertebral body of the spine
over time. - Unlike regular fractures due to injuries,
compression fractures occur due to osteoporosis,
where the bone tends to get weaker and fragile
increasing the risk of damage. - Vertebral Compression Fractures An Avalanche of
Problems - Compression fractures are silent avalanches that
can wreak havoc by drastically reducing the
quality of life. - These fractures result in loss of vertebral
height further leading to forward curvature or
hunching. - While discomfort is common, in some cases, they
lead to nerve compression resulting in pain,
numbness, or weakness in legs or arms, sometimes
even limiting ones ability to move.
3Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment Options
Causes
- The first step to avert these problems is to get
to know enough to reduce their risk and seek the
proper treatment options as soon as possible. - With inputs from Mr. Jwalant S Mehta, an expert
in deformity corrections in the UK, we delve into
the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options
for a vertebral compression fracture in this blog
today.
4Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment Options
Causes
- Risk factors for Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Osteoporosis gradually develops unnoticed over
the years without any symptoms to finally show up
in the form of bone damage or fracture. - Because the spine has a higher risk of
osteoporosis and woman older age are more prone
to suffer from osteoporosis, vertebral
compression fractures in elderly women tend to be
common (past the age of 50). - In addition to the above, a previous history of
spine fractures, medical conditions like
rheumatoid arthritis, lifestyle factors like
excessive smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, and
even long-term usage of certain medications that
weaken bones also contribute to its onset.
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Causes
Early Symptoms of Vertebral Compression
Fractures Compression fractures most tend to
occur in the middle spines leading to thoracic
vertebral compression fractures. But they can
also occur in any vertebra of the spine,
manifesting the following symptoms Back pain
Back pain is the most common symptom of a
fracture, often originating from the break area.
The pain may develop gradually or can show up
suddenly during physical movements. Loss of
height A vertebral body losses its shape and
height over time, resulting in loss of overall
spine height. The loss of height is a giveaway
sign of vertebral compression fracture, but it is
common to go unnoticed as the process is
gradual. Postural changes Loss of shape and
height of the vertebrae also results in spine
alignment problems, leading to hunched or rounded
back, leading to postural changes. Mobility
limitations Back pain, loss of height, weakened
spinal bones, and postural changes decrease
overall mobility, making it difficult to perform
certain activities.
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Causes
- Treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures
- The treatment for vertebral compression fractures
focuses on managing, relieving the pain, and
stabilizing the bone alignment to prevent further
complications. - Based on the severity of the condition, spine
specialists in the UK design a treatment plan for
the compression fracture. - Pain relief medications, braces, medications to
strengthen bones, and surgical options like
vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. are some of the
standard treatment options leveraged by spine
specialists to manage and treat vertebral
compression fractures in the UK. - If you are living in the UK and seek more
information about the treatment of vertebral
compression fractures, you can contact Children
and Adult Spinal Surgeon Mr. Jwalant S Mehta.
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