Patients : This wil heal in 3months with rest and activity restriction you can look into kyphosing plastic or vertebroplasty can speed pain relief efforts with a low complication rate.
Answered 7/20/2012
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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. Check out spine-health.Com.
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