How to treat crushed vertibrate ?!
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This is called a vertebral compression fracture.
|Self-Care at Home:
-Rest
-Pain relief
-Apply ice to the injured area for the first week, then heat or ice, whichever feels better. Ice should be applied in the following fashion: Place the ice in a bag, wrap the bag in a towel, and then apply to the injured area for 15-20 minutes each hour. Heat applied in the first week after an injury draws more fluid to the area, thereby increasing swelling and pain.
-When allowed by your doctor, a home stretching and strengthening program
|Medical Treatment:
-Back brace
-Rest and ice to the area: Later use heat compresses on the area.
-Admission to the hospital: Depending on severe pain, weakness, retention, or incontinence, you may be admitted to the hospital.
-Exercise: On clearance from the doctor, a stretching and strengthening program is important to decrease further osteoporosis and to strengthen muscles supporting the back.
|Medications:
-Pain medication
-Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
-Narcotics such as hydrocodone
-Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), carisoprodol (Soma), diazepam (Valium)
|Surgery:
Surgery may be required to prevent the spine from pressing on the spinal cord or to stabilize the vertebra adjacent to the fracture site.
|Other Therapy:
-Percutaneous vertebroplasty: This is a relatively new procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin by a specialist and a cement or "biomaterial" compound is injected into the vertebra with the osteoporotic fracture. Studies using this technique have shown promise in relieving chronic pain associated with osteoporotic fractures. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5822-1.asp
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I got a crushed vertibrare last year after falling 25 feet and I got an operation, two titaniam rods were implanted in my back to keep my vertibrate in place
follow your doctors orders and stay off your feet keep a pillow under your legs and sleep on your side
Crushed vertibrae? Generally do nothing. If it's a traumatic unstable fracture you'd go either to a neurosurgeon or spinal orthopaedic surgeon. Bit of a random question.
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