What method does thoracic vertebra compression fracture have

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Not long ago, I helped my friend move. At that time, I sprained my waist and thought it would be OK to have a rest. However, I soon went to the hospital for an examination because of the unbearable back pain. As a result, I was diagnosed with thoracic vertebral compression fracture. Now I am doing conservative treatment in the hospital. Today, let me share with you the treatment of thoracic vertebral compression fractures.

What method does thoracic vertebra compression fracture have

Treatment 1: bone cement treatment: generally used with lumbar vertebral compression fractures about 1 / 3, there is no movement of the lower limb sensory disorders. Bone cement is a kind of medical material used in orthopedic surgery. Its proper name is bone cement. This feature is that the patient can move down the ground immediately after the operation.

Treatment 2: surgical treatment: unstable fracture, complete spinal cord injury, incomplete spinal cord injury. If this happens, surgery can be performed as soon as possible (preferably within 8 hours), open reduction, complete decompression and internal fixation.

Treatment 3: conservative treatment: mainly suitable for stable fractures. Generally, the patient needs to lie in a hard bed for 6-8 weeks. The suitable height of pillow is about 8-10cm. This kind of fracture combined with exercise therapy is better, because correct and appropriate exercise can not only make the compressed vertebral body recover.

matters needing attention

Compression fractures can not be reset, can only be healed on the basis of the original, and the elderly relative recovery ability is poor, recovery is slow, therefore, in the next year or two, there may be some pain, mainly rest.