What is the treatment for compression fracture?

Rest & analgesics: Vertebral fracture, often a compression fracture in osteoporotic skin, if not caused by trauma, is often very painful. If intractable not effectively treated with pain medication (analgesics), hospitalization may be required.

Depends: Depends on how much loss of height, degree of angulation/deformity, how much bone is in spinal canal. Some can be treated w just pain meds or brace, other with kyphoplasty, some need surgery. Also some compression fractures need to be biopsied. Hope this helps!

Depends: It depends on the type and location of the fracture and the age of the patient. Often times, wearing a brace and avoiding strenuous activities will allow a compression fracture to heal in younger patients. In the elderly, if these measures fail, a kyphoplasty may be an option.