Description

Like any other bone in your body, the bones of the spine, called vertebrae, can fracture. These fractures are usually a result of osteoporosis, pressure on the spine, metastatic diseases, a fall or other type of injury. A spinal fracture is called a vertebral compression fracture and occurs most often in the thoracic or middle spine. Compression fractures can cause mild to severe pain depending on how they occur. Treatment usually includes pain medication, rest and bracing. Medication simply relieves the pain but bracing will restrict movement, relieve pressure and allow the fracture to heal. Surgery may be required for more severe fractures, and a minimally invasive surgical option is now available to treat compression fractures that result in severe back pain. Taking measures to prevent compression fractures is the most effective treatment all osteoportic fractures are managed initially non operatively with rest, analgesics and Brace. Patients are mobilised out of bed with brace as soon as pain permits. most of the fractures unite within 2-3 months but some fracture go into non union. These patients then require cement augumentation procedures like vertebroplaty or ballon kyphoplsty

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