Question 1

what is the definition or description of: flattened vertebrae?

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Flattened vertebrae: Flattened vertebrae = flattening or compression of bony segments that make up the spinal column.

Question 2

unknown cause of pain in back of neck had xray years ago showed flattened vertebrae and possible bone spurs. can i get more insight 2 this cause?

Accepted Answer

Flattened vertebra: are usually due to compression fractures.  If there has been no trauma, other etiologies of low bone mineralization that could lead to weaker bones and thus spontaneous or insufficiency fractures should be explored.

Question 3

what are complications of fused vertebrae?

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Long term: Complications include pain and degenerative changes above and below the fused vertebrae. You can also develop scarring issues in the area. Avoid having this surgery unless there is instability or you have had absolutely refractory pain and cannot be functional anymore with the pain.

Question 4

what causes a fused cervical vertebrae?

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Fusion: A cervical vertebra can fuse for many reasons.
They can be that way from birth (congenital)
They can occasionally fuse from long term disc collapse (spondylosis)
Or they can be fused with a surgical procedure (cervical fusion surgery).

Question 5

what does an l5 ttransitional vertebrae mean?

Accepted Answer

Looks like sacrum : A transitional L5 vertebrae is a fairly common finding when reviewing lumbar spine x-rays. It basically means that your L5 vertebrae has characteristics of s1( or the sacrum). Sometimes referred to as a "sacralized l5"... Nothing to be worried about...!

Question 6

what supports the vertebrae after a microdiscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Microdiscectomy: During a micro discectomy only a very small portion of the disc is removed.  The outer portion of the disc known as the annulus remains almost completely intact.  There are also joints, ligaments, and muscles around the spine which help to support it.

Question 7

what supports your vertebrae after a microdiskectomy?

Accepted Answer

Disc and joints: Microdiskectomy removes up to half of the disk at most leaving some disk behind to keep space between the vertebra. Disk removal ideally won't weaken the joints that support the spinal column which includes the vertebra. The vertebra are separate from the disk so are not affected by removal of it alone.

Question 8

compacted vertebrae pain relief, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Start w/ bracing, PT: If bracing does not work, consider non-habit forming pain medications. Interventional injections and even vertebroplasty can be effective in treating the pain as well.

Question 9

would there be symptoms if vertebrae in neck collapsed?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily!: Minor compressions could be without any symptoms or only minor stiff neck symptoms. If there are any reasons to be concerned about your bone density such as strong family history, history of wrist hip or compression fractures, smoking history, or history of breast feeding then you could need a bone density test.

Question 10

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.

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