Question 1

hairline spine fracture. what do you do with that?

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It depend were is it: Spondylolysis is a hairline fracture of the lumber vertebra and could lead to spondylolisthesis which may require surgery on the back .It cause lot pain in the back and the my raddiate to the buttockes and the legs we treat with braces limitation of certian activityand pain medecine.

Question 2

is it possible to completely recover from a c spine fracture?

Accepted Answer

Depends : The fracture will most likely heal. The neurological deficit may not.

Question 3

will i ever completely heal from my c2 spine fracture?

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Yes you could if : Properly treated.
Complications of C2 fracture treatment are nonunion, malunion, pseudoarthrosis formation, infection, neurovascular injury, acute airway compromise, and hardware failure. The risks of nonunion, malunion, and pseudoarthrosis formation are lessened with surgical treatment. As with any surgical procedure, risk of infection always exists.

Question 4

anyone have any knowledge of hairline spine fracture therapy?

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No i did not: But if the patient has severed osteoporosis it could happen.

I have an incident were rupture disc happen during spine manipulations.

Question 5

if someone has a spine fracture, should they see a chiropractor for treatment?

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No!: See an orthopedist first to get the low-down, and ask whether your back is stable enough for chiropractic or physical therapy.  If he/she says yes, then go for it.

Question 6

how to cure cervical spine fracture ?

Accepted Answer

Depends of type: Different types of fracture require different treatments. The first differentiation is whether or not the fracture is stable or unstable. Small fractures that don't affect the structural integrity of the spine often require no treatment. If the spine "slips" because of the fracture, it needs to be stabilized externally with a halo brace or internally with surgery and fusion/plate.

Question 7

i need suggestions on how to help a cervical spine fracture?

Accepted Answer

Caution: Avoid high impact & strenuous activity. Allow for healing then do rehab to regain flexibility & strength. This depends on the type and severity of the fracture.

Question 8

i had rtw recently causing spine fracture, doctor said it looks like an old fracture but i have not had any fractures before at all. how can thus be?

Accepted Answer

Certain deformities : and even degenerative changes can look like a fracture on an x-ray.  Fractures can even occur without any pain or other symptoms as well if there is an underlying issue with the bone such as a benign bone tumor like a hemangioma or underlying disease process leading to bone density loss or osteoporosis.  You could have thought a past back pain was muscular and it may have been a fracture .

Question 9

can tingling numbness in toes be caused by spine fracture?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It would depend on what level that the spine was fractured. If the fractue ia in the lower spine it is possible. A MRI would help to diagnose your problem.

Question 10

has anyone had scoliosis spine fusion surgery, then had a injury that caused a spine fracture below there?

Accepted Answer

It could happen: You could break the spine below the fusion if enough force applied to cause the fracture of the spine. As you know the will be more intense above the fusion site and that cause more degenerative arthritis above and below the fusion site.

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