COMPRESSION FRACTURE
COMPRESSION FRACTURE
A compression fracture is a type of fracture or break in your vertebrae. The vertebrae are the bones in your back that are stacked on top of each other to make your spine. Your spine supports your weight, allows you to move, and protects your spinal cord and the nerves that go from it to the rest of your body.
Benefits of Compression Fracture
- Compression fractures refer to a type of fracture in the vertebrae in your back. This type of fracture is especially common in those with underlying medical conditions such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.
- When compression fractures start to develop, you may not experience symptoms, but later symptoms may include pain (especially when standing), a decrease in your height, kyphosis, and numbness or tingling. However, if the compression fracture happens quickly, you may experience sudden and intense pain.
- Physical therapy and medication can help relieve pain. Spinal fusion is sometimes used to treat compression fractures to eliminate motion between two vertebrae, relieve pain, and restore spinal stability.