Spinal fractures. Medical search

Broken bones in the vertebral column.

Breaks in bones.

Injuries involving the vertebral column.

A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region.

The physiological restoration of bone tissue and function after a fracture. It includes BONY CALLUS formation and normal replacement of bone tissue.

Fractures of the FEMUR HEAD; the FEMUR NECK; (FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES); the trochanters; or the inter- or subtrochanteric region. Excludes fractures of the acetabulum and fractures of the femoral shaft below the subtrochanteric region (FEMORAL FRACTURES).

The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment.

A cylindrical column of tissue that lies within the vertebral canal. It is composed of WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER.

Fractures occurring as a result of disease of a bone or from some undiscoverable cause, and not due to trauma. (Dorland, 27th ed)

VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.

Fractures of the femur.

Penetrating and non-penetrating injuries to the spinal cord resulting from traumatic external forces (e.g., WOUNDS, GUNSHOT; WHIPLASH INJURIES; etc.).

Devices which are used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases.

The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals.

A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)

Breaks in bones resulting from low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration characteristic of OSTEOPOROSIS.

Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.

The spinal or vertebral column.

Fractures due to the strain caused by repetitive exercise. They are thought to arise from a combination of MUSCLE FATIGUE and bone failure, and occur in situations where BONE REMODELING predominates over repair. The most common sites of stress fractures are the METATARSUS; FIBULA; TIBIA; and FEMORAL NECK.

Fractures of the short, constricted portion of the thigh bone between the femur head and the trochanters. It excludes intertrochanteric fractures which are HIP FRACTURES.

Fractures of the larger bone of the forearm.

The first seven VERTEBRAE of the SPINAL COLUMN, which correspond to the VERTEBRAE of the NECK.

The use of nails that are inserted into bone cavities in order to keep fractured bones together.

Fractures of the skull which may result from penetrating or nonpenetrating head injuries or rarely BONE DISEASES (see also FRACTURES, SPONTANEOUS). Skull fractures may be classified by location (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, BASILAR), radiographic appearance (e.g., linear), or based upon cranial integrity (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, DEPRESSED).

Fractures of the lower jaw.

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Break or rupture of a tooth or tooth root.

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.

Crumbling or smashing of cancellous BONE by forces acting parallel to the long axis of bone. It is applied particularly to vertebral body fractures (SPINAL FRACTURES). (Blauvelt and Nelson, A Manual of Orthopedic Terminology, 1994, p4)

Fractures of the articular surface of a bone.

Introduction of therapeutic agents into the spinal region using a needle and syringe.

Reduction of bone mass without alteration in the composition of bone, leading to fractures. Primary osteoporosis can be of two major types: postmenopausal osteoporosis (OSTEOPOROSIS, POSTMENOPAUSAL) and age-related or senile osteoporosis.

Implantable fracture fixation devices attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as bone heals. (UMDNS, 1999)

Rods of bone, metal, or other material used for fixation of the fragments or ends of fractured bones.

Fractures of the bones in the orbit, which include parts of the frontal, ethmoidal, lacrimal, and sphenoid bones and the maxilla and zygoma.

The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.

Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.

Pathologic conditions which feature SPINAL CORD damage or dysfunction, including disorders involving the meninges and perimeningeal spaces surrounding the spinal cord. Traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, infections, and inflammatory/autoimmune processes may affect the spinal cord.

Procedure in which an anesthetic is injected directly into the spinal cord.

Fracture of the lower end of the radius in which the lower fragment is displaced posteriorly.

The cavity within the SPINAL COLUMN through which the SPINAL CORD passes.

Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

The bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of BONE FRACTURES during normal healing.

Paired bundles of NERVE FIBERS entering and leaving the SPINAL CORD at each segment. The dorsal and ventral nerve roots join to form the mixed segmental spinal nerves. The dorsal roots are generally afferent, formed by the central projections of the spinal (dorsal root) ganglia sensory cells, and the ventral roots are efferent, comprising the axons of spinal motor and PREGANGLIONIC AUTONOMIC FIBERS.

Benign and malignant neoplasms which occur within the substance of the spinal cord (intramedullary neoplasms) or in the space between the dura and spinal cord (intradural extramedullary neoplasms). The majority of intramedullary spinal tumors are primary CNS neoplasms including ASTROCYTOMA; EPENDYMOMA; and LIPOMA. Intramedullary neoplasms are often associated with SYRINGOMYELIA. The most frequent histologic types of intradural-extramedullary tumors are MENINGIOMA and NEUROFIBROMA.

Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures.

The amount of mineral per square centimeter of BONE. This is the definition used in clinical practice. Actual bone density would be expressed in grams per milliliter. It is most frequently measured by X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY or TOMOGRAPHY, X RAY COMPUTED. Bone density is an important predictor for OSTEOPOROSIS.

Fractures around joint replacement prosthetics or implants. They can occur intraoperatively or postoperatively.

Narrowing of the spinal canal.

Injuries to the wrist or the wrist joint.

Dressings made of fiberglass, plastic, or bandage impregnated with plaster of paris used for immobilization of various parts of the body in cases of fractures, dislocations, and infected wounds. In comparison with plaster casts, casts made of fiberglass or plastic are lightweight, radiolucent, able to withstand moisture, and less rigid.

Steel wires, often threaded through the skin, soft tissues, and bone, used to fix broken bones. Kirschner wires or apparatus also includes the application of traction to the healing bones through the wires.

Fractures of the upper jaw.

External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.

Falls due to slipping or tripping which may result in injury.

Fractures of the zygoma.

Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including estrogen deficiency.

Injuries to the part of the upper limb of the body between the wrist and elbow.

A partial or complete return to the normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part following disease or trauma.

Agents that inhibit BONE RESORPTION and/or favor BONE MINERALIZATION and BONE REGENERATION. They are used to heal BONE FRACTURES and to treat METABOLIC BONE DISEASES such as OSTEOPOROSIS.

A group of disorders marked by progressive degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord resulting in weakness and muscular atrophy, usually without evidence of injury to the corticospinal tracts. Diseases in this category include Werdnig-Hoffmann disease and later onset SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHIES OF CHILDHOOD, most of which are hereditary. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1089)

A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone.

Bones that constitute each half of the pelvic girdle in VERTEBRATES, formed by fusion of the ILIUM; ISCHIUM; and PUBIC BONE.

The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)

Harm or hurt to the ankle or ankle joint usually inflicted by an external source.

Internal devices used in osteosynthesis to hold the position of the fracture in proper alignment. By applying the principles of biomedical engineering, the surgeon uses metal plates, nails, rods, etc., for the correction of skeletal defects.

Reduced blood flow to the spinal cord which is supplied by the anterior spinal artery and the paired posterior spinal arteries. This condition may be associated with ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, trauma, emboli, diseases of the aorta, and other disorders. Prolonged ischemia may lead to INFARCTION of spinal cord tissue.

Multiple physical insults or injuries occurring simultaneously.

Sensory ganglia located on the dorsal spinal roots within the vertebral column. The spinal ganglion cells are pseudounipolar. The single primary branch bifurcates sending a peripheral process to carry sensory information from the periphery and a central branch which relays that information to the spinal cord or brain.

The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL.

The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones.

The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.

The shaft of long bones.

Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.

Procedures to repair or stabilize vertebral fractures, especially compression fractures accomplished by injecting BONE CEMENTS into the fractured VERTEBRAE.

The toothlike process on the upper surface of the axis, which articulates with the CERVICAL ATLAS above.

Deformities of the SPINE characterized by abnormal bending or flexure in the vertebral column. They may be bending forward (KYPHOSIS), backward (LORDOSIS), or sideway (SCOLIOSIS).

Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.

Neurons which activate MUSCLE CELLS.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.

A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.

The eight bones of the wrist: SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; TRIQUETRUM BONE; PISIFORM BONE; TRAPEZIUM BONE; TRAPEZOID BONE; CAPITATE BONE; and HAMATE BONE.

Osteitis or caries of the vertebrae, usually occurring as a complication of tuberculosis of the lungs.

An anatomic severity scale based on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and developed specifically to score multiple traumatic injuries. It has been used as a predictor of mortality.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

A noninvasive method for assessing BODY COMPOSITION. It is based on the differential absorption of X-RAYS (or GAMMA RAYS) by different tissues such as bone, fat and other soft tissues. The source of (X-ray or gamma-ray) photon beam is generated either from radioisotopes such as GADOLINIUM 153, IODINE 125, or Americanium 241 which emit GAMMA RAYS in the appropriate range; or from an X-ray tube which produces X-RAYS in the desired range. It is primarily used for quantitating BONE MINERAL CONTENT, especially for the diagnosis of OSTEOPOROSIS, and also in measuring BONE MINERALIZATION.

The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Organic compounds which contain P-C-P bonds, where P stands for phosphonates or phosphonic acids. These compounds affect calcium metabolism. They inhibit ectopic calcification and slow down bone resorption and bone turnover. Technetium complexes of diphosphonates have been used successfully as bone scanning agents.

The constricted portion of the thigh bone between the femur head and the trochanters.

Region of the back including the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, SACRUM, and nearby structures.

An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.

A hinge joint connecting the FOREARM to the ARM.

The bone which is located most lateral in the proximal row of CARPAL BONES.

A rare epidural hematoma in the spinal epidural space, usually due to a vascular malformation (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS) or TRAUMA. Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a neurologic emergency due to a rapidly evolving compressive MYELOPATHY.

Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.

Neurons in the SPINAL CORD DORSAL HORN whose cell bodies and processes are confined entirely to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They receive collateral or direct terminations of dorsal root fibers. They send their axons either directly to ANTERIOR HORN CELLS or to the WHITE MATTER ascending and descending longitudinal fibers.

The seven bones which form the tarsus - namely, CALCANEUS; TALUS; cuboid, navicular, and the internal, middle, and external cuneiforms.

Adhesives used to fix prosthetic devices to bones and to cement bone to bone in difficult fractures. Synthetic resins are commonly used as cements. A mixture of monocalcium phosphate, monohydrate, alpha-tricalcium phosphate, and calcium carbonate with a sodium phosphate solution is also a useful bone paste.

The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. It is differentiated from PREVALENCE, which refers to all cases, new or old, in the population at a given time.

Fractures of the upper or lower jaw.

Procedures that avoid use of open, invasive surgery in favor of closed or local surgery. These generally involve use of laparoscopic devices and remote-control manipulation of instruments with indirect observation of the surgical field through an endoscope or similar device.

A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

Association of polymorphism at the type I collagen (COL1A1) locus with reduced bone mineral density, increased fracture risk, and increased collagen turnover. (1/1243)

OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between a common polymorphism within intron 1 of the COL1A1 gene and osteoporosis in a nested case-control study. METHODS: We studied 185 healthy women (mean +/- SD age 54.3+/-4.6 years). Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using dual x-ray absorptiometry, and fractures were determined radiographically. The COL1A1 genotype was assessed using the polymerase chain reaction and Bal I endonuclease digestion. RESULTS: Genotype frequencies were similar to those previously observed and in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium: SS 61.1%, Ss 36.2%, and ss 2.7%. Carriage of at least one copy of the "s" allele was associated with a significant reduction in lumbar spine BMD (P = 0.02) and an increased risk of total fracture (P = 0.04). Urinary pyridinoline levels were significantly elevated in those with the risk allele (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: These data support the findings that the COL1A1 gene polymorphism is associated with low BMD and fracture risk, and suggest a possible physiologic effect on total body turnover of type I collagen. (+info)

Intraoperative ultrasonography evaluation of posterior vertebral wall displacement in thoracolumbar fractures. (2/1243)

Intraoperative ultrasonography (IOUS) was used to evaluate the location and compressive effects of intraspinal fragments in thoracolumbar fractures and the efficacy of reduction maneuvers in patients operated on for isolated or attached intraspinal fragments or for global posterior wall disruption. Dynamic IOUS was used to evaluate the effects of traction and lordosis. Fifty-eight patients were evaluated using a 7.5 MHz ultrasound probe, including 27 treated by impaction, 19 by removal of apparently isolated fragments, and 12 by traction followed by lordosis for global posterior wall disruption. IOUS had limitations and problems caused by split fragments and residual pedicular attachments that can compromise intraoperative maneuvers. The risk of secondary displacement of isolated fragments treated by impaction was very high. In particular, the pinching effect produced by T-shaped fractures was commonly responsible for secondary displacement. IOUS evaluation of canal clearance after fragment removal was satisfactory, but did not provide quantitative data. IOUS was easier to perform and apparently more reliable than intraoperative myelography. The dynamic IOUS data suggest that, except for severely tilted fragments that are completely free or remain attached to a pedicle, residual discal attachments significantly influence the likelihood of successful reduction. (+info)

Pathological fracture of a lumbar vertebra caused by rheumatoid arthritis--a case report. (3/1243)

We describe a case of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with collapse of the L3 lumbar vertebra for which surgery was performed. The pathogenesis of lumbar lesions affected by RA is discussed and the literature reviewed. (+info)

Exposure of medical personnel to methylmethacrylate vapor during percutaneous vertebroplasty. (4/1243)

The occupational exposure to methylmethacrylate (MMA) vapor during percutaneous vertebroplasty was determined. During five vertebroplasty procedures, air-sampling pumps were attached to medical personnel. MMA vapor levels in the samples were then quantified using gas chromatography. The samples collected yielded MMA vapor levels of less than five parts per million (ppm). The MMA vapor concentrations measured were well below the recommended maximum exposure of 100 ppm over the course of an 8-hour workday. (+info)

A high incidence of vertebral fracture in women with breast cancer. (5/1243)

Because treatment for breast cancer may adversely affect skeletal metabolism, we investigated vertebral fracture risk in women with non-metastatic breast cancer. The prevalence of vertebral fracture was similar in women at the time of first diagnosis to that in an age-matched sample of the general population. The incidence of vertebral fracture, however, was nearly five times greater than normal in women from the time of first diagnosis [odds ratio (OR), 4.7; 95% confidence interval (95% CI), 2.3-9.9], and 20-fold higher in women with soft-tissue metastases without evidence of skeletal metastases (OR, 22.7; 95% CI, 9.1-57.1). We conclude that vertebral fracture risk is markedly increased in women with breast cancer. (+info)

Effect of calcitonin on vertebral and other fractures. (6/1243)

We examined the incidence of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in published randomised clinical trials using calcitonin by parenteral injection or intranasal spray. Trials were reviewed that compared calcitonin with placebo, no therapy, or calcium with or without vitamin D, and that mentioned fracture as an outcome. Studies that compared the effect of calcitonin with other active treatments were excluded. Fourteen trials with 1309 men and women were identified. In the calcitonin and the control groups, vertebral and non-vertebral fractures were summed and divided by the number of individuals originally allocated to the treatment groups. The relative risk of any fracture for individuals taking calcitonin versus those not taking calcitonin was 0.43 (95% CI 0.38-0.50). The effect was apparent for both vertebral fracture (RR 0.45; 95% CI 0.39-0.53) and non-vertebral fractures (RR 0.34; 95% CI 0.17-0.68). When studies identifying patients with fracture, rather than numbers of fractures were pooled, the magnitude of effect was less (RR 0.74; 95% CI 0.60-0.93), and the separate effects on vertebral and non-vertebral fractures was of borderline significance. We conclude that, within the limitations of this study, treatment with calcitonin is associated with a significant decrease in the number of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures. (+info)

Reducing the cervical flexion tear-drop fracture with a posterior approach and plating technique: an original method. (7/1243)

Flexion tear-drop fractures (FTDF) in the cervical spine constitute a highly unstable condition with a high incidence of neurological complications due to posterior displacement of the fractured vertebra in the spinal canal. The widely accepted surgical management for this condition includes complete excision and grafting of the vertebral body through an anterior approach. Thorough radiological and CT analysis of FTDF shows that the vertebral body is often separated into two parts by a sagittal plane fracture, but remains continuous through the pedicle and anterior arch of the vertebral foramen with the lateral mass and the articular processes. We therefore hypothesized that reduction would be possible by acting on the articular process through a posterior approach with a particular plating technique. Eight patients with FTDF were operated on with the technique we describe. Three had complete tetraplegia, four had incomplete tetraplegia and one was normal. A preoperative CT scan was made in all patients. Local kyphosis, posterior displacement of the vertebral body, and general lordosis in the cervical spine were recorded. In all cases, a satisfactory reduction was achieved on the postoperative radiographs and at the mean follow-up of 18.6+/-12.1 months, with residual posterior displacement being less than 1 mm. No complication occurred. Out of seven neurologically impaired patients, five showed some motor recovery at the latest follow-up. The posterior technique is described, and the rationale and pros and cons are discussed. The study showed that posterior reduction and fixation of flexion tear-drop fracture is not only possible, but permits an accurate restoration of the anatomy of the fractured cervical spine. (+info)

MR imaging for early complications of transpedicular screw fixation. (8/1243)

This series comprises ten patients treated with transpedicular screw fixation, who suffered early postoperative problems such as radicular pain or motor weakness. Besides plain radiographs, all patients were also evaluated with MR imaging. Three patients were reoperated for either repositioning or removal of the screws. MR images, especially T1-weighted ones, were very helpful for visualizing the problem and verifying the positions of the screws. In cases of wide areas of signal void around the screws, the neighboring axial MR images at either side, which have fewer artifacts, gave more information about the screws and the vertebrae. (+info)

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... a widely used form of spinal surgery was no more effective than placebo in treating spinal fracture pain for people with ... a widely used form of spinal surgery was no more effective than placebo in treating spinal fracture pain for people with ... More Doubt Cast on Surgery for Spinal Compression Fractures. Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. ... The new Dutch study included 180 adults over age 50 who had one to three vertebral compression fractures that were up to nine ...

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Understanding Spinal Fractures and Dislocations. A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. To that end, a spinal ... People with osteoporosis are prone to compression fractures.. Symptoms of spinal fractures or dislocations vary, and may ... Treatment for Spinal Fractures and Dislocations at Mercy. We know that a traumatic spine injury can be a frightening experience ... Spinal fractures and dislocations range from mild to severe, depending on how much force was applied to the vertebrae. They ...

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... test given 15 years earlier predicted a woman s risk of developing fractures to her spine over time ... Fracture Fracture of Knee Cap Osteoporosis Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis Kyphosis Colle s Fracture Fracture Neck of Femur ... Spinal fractures result in chronic back pain and increased risk of other fractures, including those in the hip. "Women dont ... About 700,000 spinal fractures occur each year in women in this age group, and 75 percent of these fractures occur without ...

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A spinal compression fracture is a break in one of the vertebrae bones caused by compression forces. They occur frequently in ... Spinal compression fracture symptoms. *Spinal compression fracture symptoms include pain at the site of the fracture which may ... A spinal compression fracture is a break in one of the vertebrae bones, caused by compression in the spine. They occur most ... Traumatic compression fractures usually require surgery to pin the vertebrae back together and avoid slippage or spinal cord ...

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Patients who have spinal compression fractures could benefit from a kyphoplasty. This procedure potentially restores vertebrae ... The orthopedic surgeon threads a thin tube through an incision in the back up to the fractured vertebra, drills a small hole ... Doing this pushes the pieces of the fractured vertebra apart to restore its original shape. The surgeon then deflates and ... bone height and reverses spinal deformity. It is most effective when completed soon after the compression fractures occur, ...

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... spinal anatomy, bone metastasis, surgeries and other treatment options ... Know about spinal fractures, its symptoms and consequences, ... About Spinal Fractures. A spinal fracture occurs when one of ... Spinal Fractures (VCFs) and Treatment Options. About Spinal Fractures , Symptoms and Consequences , Spinal Anatomy , Bone ... Spinal Fusion Surgery. Spinal fusion surgery is sometimes used for spinal compression fractures to eliminate motion between two ...

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I fractured my back at T7,T8, and T9 about 5 months ago. I still have pain when I am walking because of that... ... Communities>Spinal Cord Conditions/Disorders>Severe shock/sharp pain in thoracic spine, previous fractures ... I fractured my back at T7,T8, and T9 about 5 months ago. I still have pain when I am walking because of that. But this new pain ... Should I be worried that something worse is happening in my back, or could I have just irritated the old fractures somehow. ...

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Spinal compression fractures (Percutaneous Vertebroplasty) are most commonly found in elderly patients suffering from ... More than 700,000 of these painful fractures occur each year in the U.S. Other causes include drug side effects, trauma and ... Under mild IV sedation, using local anesthesia, a needle is painlessly advanced into the fractured vertebral body. This is done ... Persisting severe pain from compression fractures can now be controlled or eliminated, without surgery, by vertebroplasty. ...

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Spinal Fractures. Spinal Fractures (Subscribe) Spinal Fractures. [OCOSH Code: D016103 50448004 S12 S22.0 S32 WI_BI_SI_F] Search ... Spinal Injuries: Spinal Fractures - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Fractures: Femur Fractures: Hip Fractures ... MeSH Search Term "Spinal Fractures"[mesh] ICD-10 Code S12 Fracture of neck SNOMED-CT Term Fracture of cervical spine (disorder ... Coccyx Fractures (0). Internet resources relating to Fractures of the Coccyx MeSH Search Term "Spinal Fractures"[mesh] ICD-10 ...

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Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Stress Fractures July 28, 2019. /in Articles /by MyChiroPractice. The spine is a very strong ... Stress fractures and their side effects. Spondylolysis occurs in one (or more) of the spinal vertebrae. These cracks are most ... One common injury of the spine is a stress fracture, also known as spondylolysis. Stress fractures are relatively common in ... 19Nonsurgical Treatment for Spinal Stress Fractures. You might also like. Diagnosing Adult Scoliosis: What to Look for and How ...

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The week before… Steve Campbell needs your support for Relief for Karen Campbells spinal fracture ... The week before Christmas, Karen fell in her home and fractured four vertebrae in her neck. Although she required surgery to ...

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Fractures are usually caused by osteoporosis, and range from mild to severe. ... Compression Fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. ... What You Should Know About Spinal Compression Fractures. Compression Fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in ... Spinal compression fractures can be insidious and may produce only modest back pain early in the course of progressive disease ...

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When a spinal bone collapses, this is referred to as a compression fracture. For young, healthy individuals these fractures are ... If youre suffering from persistent pain and discomfort due to a spinal compression fracture, a physiotherapist can develop a ... The management approach for spinal compression fractures usually involves pain medication, initial resting, and in some cases, ... The symptoms of a fracture will develop suddenly if it is caused by a forceful injury such as a fall or car accident, and it ...

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Vertebral Augmentation Devices to Treat Spinal Insufficiency Fractures (PDF Version) ... To fully understand and assess all relevant patient outcomes, we generally recommend a 2-year follow-up spinal fracture study. ... For the majority of these fractures, the conditions listed in the definition below apply. If neurological or spinal canal ... FDA considers these devices used in the surgical (open or percutaneous) treatment of these fractures as permanent spinal ...

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What are the typical symptoms of a spinal fracture?. A spinal fracture may cause mild to severe back pain and can occur after ... How are spinal fractures diagnosed?. Your doctor may press on your back to locate the source of your pain. Youll have images ... How common are spinal fractures?. Worldwide, one in three women and one in eight men over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis, ... What causes spinal fractures?. Most are caused by osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become weak and break easily. ...

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Association of polymorphism at the type I collagen (COL1A1) locus with reduced bone mineral density, increased fracture risk, and increased collagen turnover. (1/1243)

Intraoperative ultrasonography evaluation of posterior vertebral wall displacement in thoracolumbar fractures. (2/1243)

Pathological fracture of a lumbar vertebra caused by rheumatoid arthritis--a case report. (3/1243)

Exposure of medical personnel to methylmethacrylate vapor during percutaneous vertebroplasty. (4/1243)

A high incidence of vertebral fracture in women with breast cancer. (5/1243)

Effect of calcitonin on vertebral and other fractures. (6/1243)

Reducing the cervical flexion tear-drop fracture with a posterior approach and plating technique: an original method. (7/1243)

MR imaging for early complications of transpedicular screw fixation. (8/1243)

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$Quality of life in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures<...$ Quality of life in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures<...

$High serum SHBG predicts incident vertebral fractures in elderly men : Research Bank$ High serum SHBG predicts incident vertebral fractures in elderly men : Research Bank

$Management of glucocorticoid-related osteoporotic vertebral fracture - SOVEMO | Sociedad Venezolana de Menopausia y Osteoporosis$ Management of glucocorticoid-related osteoporotic vertebral fracture - SOVEMO | Sociedad Venezolana de Menopausia y Osteoporosis

$Risk factors of nonunion after acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures: A prospective multicenter cohort study<...$ Risk factors of nonunion after acute osteoporotic vertebral fractures: A prospective multicenter cohort study<...

$Diagnostic value of 3 D CT surface reconstruction in spinal fractures - Semantic Scholar$ Diagnostic value of 3 D CT surface reconstruction in spinal fractures - Semantic Scholar

$Genome-wide association study for radiographic vertebral fractures : A potential role for the 16q24 BMD locus$ Genome-wide association study for radiographic vertebral fractures : A potential role for the 16q24 BMD locus

$Whom to treat? The contribution of vertebral X-rays to risk-based algorithms for fracture prediction. Results from the European...$ Whom to treat? The contribution of vertebral X-rays to risk-based algorithms for fracture prediction. Results from the European...

$Quality of life in patients with vertebral fractures: validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European...$ Quality of life in patients with vertebral fractures: validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European...

$Vertebral fractures after discontinuation of Denosumab: A post hoc analysis of the randomized placebo-controlled FREEDOM trial...$ Vertebral fractures after discontinuation of Denosumab: A post hoc analysis of the randomized placebo-controlled FREEDOM trial...

$Epidemiology of incident spinal fracture in a complete population. | Base documentaire | BDSP$ Epidemiology of incident spinal fracture in a complete population. | Base documentaire | BDSP