Percutaneous Vertebroplasty For Compression Fracture Health Feed

What is spinal compression fracture?
Spinal compression fractures are getting frequent due to the many lifestyle changes which we undergo. The body should not be made to be put use in a certain way like posture, lifting heavy weights, etc. However, prolonged and repeated usage affects the spine directly and results in compression fractures. Though the condition looks, gratifying, modern science has advanced to levels where the fractures can be addressed very effectively, and the pain symptom...more

What is spinal compression fracture?
Spinal compression fractures are getting frequent due to the many lifestyle changes which we undergo. The body should not be made to be put use in a certain way like posture, lifting heavy weights, etc. However, prolonged and repeated usage affects the spine directly and results in compression fractures. Though the condition looks, gratifying, modern science has advanced to levels where the fractures can be addressed very effectively, and the pain symptom...more

If there is compression fracture in the back, we do a treatment called percutaneous vertebroplasty, which is the injection of the cement to fix the fractured bone. This is quick and permanent solution. You will not need any belt.
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Nerve compression is a condition caused by direct pressure on a nerve. It occurs when a nerve is squeezed or compacted. It is also known as compression neuropathy or entrapment neuropathy.

It typically occurs at a single location. Nerves in the torso, limbs, and extremities may be affected. Common symptoms include pain, numbness, and muscle weakness at the site of the nerve.

Nerve compression syndrome is also known as:

nerve entrapment syndrome
compression neuropat...more

Unstable fractures usually need operative treatment especially in young to prevent long term disability. Recover time is 2-3 weeks for basic office work.

Unstable fracture inherently means that it should be operated. Only stable fracture can be treated with rest. Properly done surgery will allow you to walk on 2nd or 3rd day. Is you do not get a surgery done it will take around 1-2 months to walk propewrly.

It depends on age and type of fracture. For your age it make take minimum 6 weeks to 10 weeks. But we can say exact duration only after seeing x ray and other assessment.

As per the ayurvedic treatment protocol, first avoid sour tasted and fermented food. You can gently apply mahanarayan tailam follwed by hot and cold fomentation. To relieve pain you can have trayodashang guggulu. Feel free to ask for more.

Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana – Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. ...more

The majority of mild to moderate compression fractures are treated with immobilization in a brace or corset for a period of six to twelve weeks. The duration of treatment is based on symptoms and x-ray. As pain subsides and x-rays show no change in the position of the spine and healing of the fracture, the brace may be discontinued.
Most patients can expect to make a full recovery from their compression fracture. Typically, braces are worn for six to twelve weeks followed by three to six wee...more