Question 1

i got a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. i have chest pain and pins and needles done my leg constantly. is this something i need surgery to fix?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: What underlying disorder resulted in vertebral fracture at your age? You need to consult a neurologist and an orthopedist.
Wish you good health!
Wish you good health!

Question 2

i just had a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. ive been experiencing pins and needles that run down my legs and weakness too and chest pains. is this something that i may need surgery to fix?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: What is the underlying cause that has caused a fracture of a vertebra at your age? You will need to be evaluated by a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

is my insomnia linked to fractured vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Pain?: Poorly controlled pain is a common reason for inability to sleep. Discuss this with your physician.

Question 4

fractured vertebrae in the thoracic vertebrae, can this be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the type of fracture. It may or may not require surgical intervention. See an orthopedic spine specialist.

Question 5

6 fractured vertebrae after falling 15 feet still in pain this happened in november is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: A benign fracture of the vertebrae should heal in that period of time;although if the musculoligamentouss structures are "weakened", that could result in continued pain-would recommend return tonirthopedist for additional x-rays to make sure nothing has changed, and if ok then intensive physical therapy

Question 6

does the term "broken back" refer to disc herniation, or individual vertebrae being fractured, or both?

Accepted Answer

Bone: Bone fracture compression, flexion distraction common spine fracture medical broken back is a bone injury or disruption of normal spine alignment i personally don't use broken back to describe disc abnormalities eons exception the chance fracture is mostly a soft tissue flexion distraction injury.

Question 7

please tell me, could a fractured vertebrae heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Frequently yes: There are many ways to fracture the spine.  Most fractures will heal with time.  Often bracing is used to help stabilize the bone to assist healing.  There are certain types of fractures where surgery is recommended, but this determination should probably be made by a spine specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon.

Question 8

is a women able to have a child with ankloysing after vertebrae fractures  and surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I assume you're asking if you cangive birth naturally with these things going on, because yes, you can cary a pregnancy.  Childbirth is different question.  It depends on which vertebrae were affected and where and how extensive your surgery was as to how the birth process may be affected. Low lumbar or sacral problems may have some bearing on your mode of delivery. Talk with OB and spine doctors.

Question 9

are vertebral crush fractures caused by the collapse of weakened vertebrae? what causes the collapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Two variables are bone strength and compressive energy applied the weaker the bone the less energy required to crush vertebra low energy fractures are in weak bone

Question 10

can a  fractured vertebrae cause severe leg pain upon walking?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the fracture is causing compression or irritation to a nerve root in the lumbar spine it will cause "sciatica" or nerve pain in the leg.

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I got a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. i have chest pain and pins and needles done my leg constantly. is this something i need surgery to fix?

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I just had a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. ive been experiencing pins and needles that run down my legs and weakness too and chest pains. is this something that i may need surgery to fix?

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Is my insomnia linked to fractured vertebrae?

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Fractured vertebrae in the thoracic vertebrae, can this be fixed?

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6 fractured vertebrae after falling 15 feet still in pain this happened in november is this normal?

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Does the term "broken back" refer to disc herniation, or individual vertebrae being fractured, or both?

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Please tell me, could a fractured vertebrae heal itself?

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Is a women able to have a child with ankloysing after vertebrae fractures and surgery?

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Are vertebral crush fractures caused by the collapse of weakened vertebrae? what causes the collapse?

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Can a fractured vertebrae cause severe leg pain upon walking?

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