Question 1

how long does it take for back fractures to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: What kind of fracture we taken about, some take six week to heal some 4-6 month to heal.

Question 2

what is the difference between a broke back and vertebrea compound fractures?

Accepted Answer

None of those: Are descriptive of any particular type of fracture. Fracture implies 
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material. So "broke back" is a non-medical colloquial description. A compound fracture, implies the fracture is not simple (not only one fracture line), there are multiple fracture lines.

Question 3

compression fractures in spine, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Many options: From bracing to medication management to vertebroplasty. Interventional pain techniques can help with pain. Bracing can help with pain as well as prevention. Work on correcting osteoporosis as much as possible. Consider physical therapy as well. I hope that helps!

Question 4

what should i know about hairline spine fractures?

Accepted Answer

Should heal: Hairline means that there is a crack in the bone, but that the pieces have not moved much. It is easier for the body to heal them in most cases. Depending on the part of the bone, your age, habits it should heal in a few months. Pain usually decreases even before total healing. Tobacco use slows bone healing.

Question 5

how long will my spine fractures take to heal with rehab?

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3 months: It depends on the nature of the fracture. 8-12 weeks for bone healing & 6-12 weeks of rehab.

Question 6

how are stress fractures of the lower back usually treated?

Accepted Answer

Mostly non surgical: Lifestyle modifications
	physical therapy
	orthotic devices, such as corsets and braces
                    not often surgery?

Question 7

what is the usual cause of compression fractures in the spine?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: The usual cause of compression fractures in the spine is osteoporosis -- low bone mass that usually occurs after menopause in women but it can occur in men after testosterone levels have dropped or for anyone on certain medications that interfer with bone metabolism.  Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin d along with exercise can slow progression but one should check with their physician.

Question 8

how many days after pelvic fracture before i can go back to assisted living?

Accepted Answer

1 months: A pelvic fracture typically takes 3 months to heal, but you'll improve 8% to 10% per week, so by a month you should be 40% to 50% better and ready to return to assisted living.  You'll be on a walker for the first month, then a cane for a few weeks after that, then no walker or no caene after that,  assuming you were walking without the use of either prior to your fall.

Question 9

i now have 4 compression fractures in my back . should i still be working in construction?

Accepted Answer

Compression Fracture: If you are able to work and no weakness , tingling or numbness, you may be okay to work but You may want to see an orthopedics or neurologist.

Question 10

what is the treatment for a wedge fracture of the t-spine?

Accepted Answer

Spinal fracture: The treatment depends on if this is a new fracture or old and on the age of the patient and the mechanism of injury. If it's an old healed fracture there is no treatment necessary at this stage if it's an acute fracture then bracing may be an option versus surgical intervention.

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