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Are there home remedies for compression fracture?

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Rest: Easy walking, calcium and vitamin d, avoid heavy lifting, walking every day, and try to stand up straight.

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

These are stable frx: They heal on their own with rest and avoiding lifting they heal 6 weeks pain control at home with activity modifications.

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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.

Answered 9/14/2018

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