NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Ottawa Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Painful
osteoporotic vertebral fractures occur in the vertebral bones of the spine. Often
started by a fall or injury, a Ottawa
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
dissolve on itself, causing the bone to
shrink in size. Researchers
and doctors found a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by inserting a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return
it to normal size again. This procedure is called
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of the
outcomes over many years reveal that
high- to moderate-quality evidence discloses no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and warns of its potential for
harm. Undesirable side-effects from vertebroplasty include
osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1)
How does chiropractic care conservatively manage a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult your Ottawa chiropractor. The appropriate
time after injury to include gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (typically around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be determined. In the interim,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to relieve the pain. Your
Ottawa chiropractor at The practice of Dr. Tim Schneider is ready to help!
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