An injury that is often a result of osteoporosis, spinal compression fractures occur when the vertebrae that make up your spine collapse. This is a common fracture for patients with osteoporosis, but can also occur from forceful movements such as lifting heavy objects. Spinal compression fractures are normally treatable through physical therapy and medications, though surgery is an option for more intense cases.
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Alexandre B. de Moura, M.D., FAAOS is the medical doctor of New York Spine Institute. A trusted name in the medical field, and is an internationally trusted expert in spinal injuries and treatment. He works with our team to eliminate any back, neck, or spinal problems that you may be facing.
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Spinal compression fractures are commonly found in patients with osteoporosis. As well, post-menopausal women can be more likely to develop this injury. While more prevalent in women than men, spinal compression fractures are a serious injury that can impact the functionality of any patient suffering from it. If left untreated, heightened discomfort and complications may occur.
Symptoms include:
Often, diagnosis can be made through physical testing and by checking the patient’s health history. X Rays and other machine aided diagnostics can help confirm diagnosis and generate a treatment plan best suited for each individual patient.
Testing for spinal compression fractures includes:
Our specialized team will combat your pain due to spinal compression fractures with a plan of approach that fulfills your individual needs. While we promote noninvasive treatments for the injury, severe cases may require surgery.
The majority of spinal compression fractures can be treated with noninvasive measures. While full healing can take up to three months, back pain typically decreases exponentially within a matter of days. The surgical treatment for spinal compression fractures is vertebroplasty, which involves injecting acrylic bone cement into the injured vertebrae. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis and does not require an overnight stay.
Treatments include:
*The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment will vary by patient and condition. New York Spine Institute does not guarantee certain results.
At the New York Spine Institute, we have several offices in greater New York City, Long Island, White Plains and Newburgh, NY. To see one of our spine specialists, please schedule a consultation with us today.
