What is a Spinal fractures?
Spinal fractures are usually caused by osteoporosis or traumas like car / bike accidents. Even if you need surgery to repair your broken vertebrae, you shouldn’t have any long-term effects from a spinal fracture if your spinal cord isn’t damaged.
- Achieve adequate reduction (return the bones into their proper position)
- Stabilize the fracture
- Relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves
- Allow for early movement
Symptoms of a Spinal Fracture
- Pain in the back or neck
- Tingling or numbness
- Weakness or paralysis of limbs
- Uncontrolled muscle spasms
- Loss of urinary or bowel control
Treating Spinal Fractures
- Physical rehabilitation and therapy
- The use of medications to help control issues such as:
- Bowel and bladder dysfunctions
- Pain
- Muscle spasticity
- Blood pressure
- Other health issues