Question 1

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 2

how to know if i fractured my back in weights class?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But get an x-ray to make certain. If you do, you are low on vitamin D3

Question 3

what should i do to address a fractured back?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: You can have fractures from major ot minor trauma. If you have a fracture for example from osteoporosis, than maybe you should see your internist and get started on a regimen for that. If the pain is severe and you can no longer tolerate the pain, then there may be other options and you should see a spinal specialist.

Question 4

how do you get a fractured back and what breaks?

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Many ways: A fall, an accident, just about anyway you can break any bone. What breaks? Any part of the spine can break there are multiple vertebrae, these are the bones that comprise the spine, they are named after the region of the body they are in; cervical, thoracic, lumbar..Any one can crack or fracture.

Question 5

what can make a fractured spine worse?

Accepted Answer

Early Movements: What make some fractures in the spine worse, if we do not know how to handle them in the accident seen or in the early stage of healing?
Other issues could make them worse if the patient do not follow directions very well.

Question 6

what can you do about a fractured spine?

Accepted Answer

Follow your doctor : In terms if his advice and recommendations.  Depending on  the type of fracture treatment options could include surgery  or bracing.

Question 7

what can i do for fractured t12 of my spine?

Accepted Answer

Spine surgeon: U need 2 c a spine surgeon 2 find out why it was compressed, what type, and 2 what degree. Rx can vary from care 2 bracing 2 intervetion, is it a burst fx, stable or not? May need vertebroplasty via a radiological interventionalist. A lot more information is needed, so c ur spine surgeon.

Question 8

i have fractured my back. should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: How do you know you fractured your back if you haven't seen a physician yet.

Question 9

how do doctors treat a fractured spine?

Accepted Answer

Spine: Bracing- soft collar, rigid or halo , versus surgical fixation and fusion.  Seek counsel froma spine surgeon.

Question 10

could a punch to the back cause a fractured spine? or not likely?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But possible. Fractures of the transverse processes for the lumbar vertebrae can occur from direct trauma. Usually a fist punch can't generate enough force to cause this but it can happen sometimes. Best to get checked out. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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