Healing criteria for compression fractures

Compression fractures are relatively common in daily life, and many patients seek medical treatment for this reason. Compression fractures are mostly caused by the indirect effects of violence or osteoporosis. Elderly friends need to pay special attention to prevention and improve their physical fitness. The following section provides details on the healing criteria for compression fractures, including lumbar vertebral compression fractures and thoracic vertebral compression fractures.

How to treat lumbar compression fractures?

First: Lumbar compression fractures are divided into two categories according to the cause: traumatic and spontaneous. The former refers to lumbar compression fractures caused by indirect violent forces such as longitudinal compression force or hinge fracture force; the latter refers to spontaneous formation of lumbar vertebrae due to pathological reasons such as osteoporosis, degeneration, infection, and tumor.

Second: Thoracolumbar compression fractures often occur in the lower thoracic and upper lumbar segments. The patient mainly suffers from back pain and is afraid to move, which may hinder standing and walking. If the degree of compression is severe, the spinous process or ligaments of the posterior column may be damaged, resulting in local kyphosis or swelling and ecchymosis.

Third: Conservative treatment for lumbar compression fractures mainly includes immobilization with a hard bed. For lumbar compression fractures, apply a lumbar pain correction patch to the injured waist and straighten the back to relieve pain. The healing period is within 3 months after the injury. You can mainly exercise in bed. Short-term rehabilitation should be started as soon as possible, within 2 days after the injury.

Precautions

Don’t think that these are just minor problems that come with age. If you don’t pay attention to them, they can cause spinal cord damage.

What should I do if I have a compression fracture of the T2 vertebra?

First, we recommend that patients go to the hospital to check the severity of their T2 vertebral compression fracture. They must pay attention to their posture and avoid excessive rotation.

Secondly: If it is a simple fracture, conservative treatment and bed rest for 6-8 weeks can have a good improvement effect. It is best to choose the appropriate treatment method based on the results of the examination.

The third aspect: It takes three months to recover from a compression fracture. Generally, you need to rest in bed. It is best not to get out of bed. It is very important to eat more vegetables.

Precautions

The treatment of T2 vertebral compression fracture should be based on your symptoms, and you should go to the hospital for a check-up in time to see your condition. Be careful not to consume large amounts of calcium and phosphorus.