Oxford Chiropractic Care May Better for Vertebral Fractures than Vertebroplasty
Oxford Chiropractic Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often started by a fall or injury, a Oxford vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will fall in on itself, resulting in the bone to reduce in size. Researchers and doctors found a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures by inserting a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return it to its usual size again. This procedure is known as vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of results over numerous years show that high- to moderate-quality evidence discloses no important benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral fractures and warns of its capability to harm. Undesirable side-effects from vertebroplasty include osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1) How might chiropractic care conservatively handle a vertebral compression fracture? Consult your Oxford chiropractor. The appropriate time after injury to include gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment plan for a vertebral fracture (generally around 6 weeks with careful tolerance testing) will be determined. In the interim, there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little extension), pain medications, etc., to relieve the pain. Your Oxford chiropractor at Satterwhite Chiropractic is here to help!
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