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- Spinal fractures can develop from a degenerative disease, injury or trauma, and they may cause some discomfort.
- Compression fractures may pinch and damage spinal nerves or the spinal cord.
- Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine discusses how spinal fractures occur and what symptoms may be associated with them.
Fractures that occur in a persons arms, legs or feet are different from those that occur in the spine. To begin, spinal fractures can cause bone fragments to pinch, compress, or damage areas of the spine. Moreover, severe damage or injury to the spine from a fracture could result in difficulty walking or partial paralysis in the arms and legs. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, or some of the ones listed below, call Dr. Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine to discuss treatment.
Spinal Compression Fracture Symptoms:
- Back or neck pain
- Tingling or numbness in parts of the spine or limbs
- Muscle spasms
- Weakness, resulting in difficulty holding or lifting objects
- Changes in bowel or bladder function
- Paralysis in the arms or legs may also indicate a spinal cord injury
According to a study regarding what causes spinal compression fractures, researchers found:*
35-45% occur after a car accident- 20% occur after a fall
- 15% occur after a sports-related injury
- 15% occur from an act of violence
- 5% occur from miscellaneous activities
Treatment for spinal compression fractures may include conservative methods to control pain and a minimally invasive surgery to remove bone fragments and stabilize the spine. Dr. Mark Giovanini performs a number of spinal decompression, fusion and replacement surgeries to help alleviate pain and dysfunction from spinal compression fractures. Call the office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Giovanini!
For more information on minimally invasive spine surgery or to make an appointment with Dr. Giovanini, please call (850) 934-7545 or visit http://www.neuromicrospine.com/request-appointment. We hope to see you soon!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.
*http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-cord-injury/basics/...