NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Orchard Park, NY Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Painful
osteoporotic vertebral fractures occur in the vertebral bones of the spine. Often
initiated by a fall or injury, a Orchard Park, NY
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) occurs when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
collapse on itself, resulting in the bone to
shrink in size. Researchers
and doctors found a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding 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 many years reveal that
high- to moderate-quality evidence reports no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and warns of its capability to
harm. Adverse side-effects from vertebroplasty include
osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1)
How does chiropractic care conservatively handle a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult your Orchard Park, NY chiropractor. The suitable
time after injury to add gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (generally around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be determined. In the meantime,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to lessen the pain. Your
Orchard Park, NY chiropractor at Novelli Wellness Center is here to help!
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chiropractic visit at Novelli Wellness Center!
CONTACT Novelli Wellness Center
Schedule your next Orchard Park, NY chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Novelli Wellness Center today. Novelli Wellness Center
awaits your visit!