Spinal Compression Fractures TREATMENT

Spinal compression fractures are small breaks in the bones that make up your spine when too much pressure is applied on them. These can happen due to heavy lifting or accident. However, sometimes even a small load on the spine can result in spinal compression fractures if the bones are weakened due to obesity, improper lifting position, mild previous injury, incorrect posture or bone disease such as tumor or osteoporosis.

Compression fractures usually occur in the lower part of the spine but can occur at mid level as well. This can be a painful condition that requires patients to seek medical advice and treatment. If not treated properly, the lack of bone stability and healing can lead to damage of the spinal cord or nerves. And in the long run, such damage can lead to heart condition and lung problems. Osteoporosis and bone tumours might complicate this condition even further.

The treatment for spinal fractures is a surgical procedure called spinal vertebroplasty using spinal instrumentation to regain the height of the fractured vertebra. A decompression laminectomy might also be used to decompress neural tissue. Upon determining the best course of treatment for patients with spinal compression fractures, our specialist doctors will provide you with the best care based on their vast experience of treating this condition.