
NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Severna Park Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Painful
osteoporotic vertebral fractures occur in the vertebral bones of the spine. Often
brought on by a fall or injury, a Severna Park
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
fall in on itself, resulting in the bone to
reduce in size. Researchers
and doctors found a method to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return
it to normal size again. This procedure is known as
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of the
outcomes over many years reveal that
high- to moderate-quality evidence shows no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and cautions of its capability to
harm. Adverse side-effects from vertebroplasty include
osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1)
How might chiropractic care conservatively handle a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult your Severna Park chiropractor. The suitable
time after injury to add gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (typically around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be determined. In the meantime,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to lessen the pain. Your
Severna Park chiropractor at Back And Neck Care Center is ready to help!
TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Curcumin!
Curcumin is a plant-derived natural compound from the
rhizome of the turmeric (curcuma longa) plant. It is effective
for treating and preventing any number of diseases, particularly
age-associated ones like cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases,
diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic
inflammation and infection. (2) What an amazing polyphenol! It is
even shown to be superior to corticosteroids for reducing
inflammation and to be beneficial alone and/or in combination with antibiotics for
being antibacterial. (3,4) With so many outstanding
benefits, curcumin may be a great addition
to your nutrition routine. Let’s talk about it at your next Severna Park
chiropractic visit at Back And Neck Care Center!
CONTACT Back And Neck Care Center
Schedule your next Severna Park chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be good for, contact Back And Neck Care Center today. Back And Neck Care Center
awaits your visit!
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