
NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Sandy Springs Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Painful
osteoporotic vertebral fractures occur in the vertebral bones of the spine. Often
precipitated by a fall or injury, a Sandy Springs
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
fall in on itself, causing the bone to
reduce in size. Researchers
and doctors discovered a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by inserting a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return
it to normal size again. This procedure is known as
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of results over numerous years reveal that
high- to moderate-quality evidence reports no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and cautions 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 Cross Chiropractic Center. 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 interim,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to ease the pain. Your
Sandy Springs chiropractor at Cross Chiropractic Center is here to help!
TIP OF THE MONTH: Try Curcumin!
Curcumin is a plant-derived natural compound from the
rhizome of the turmeric (curcuma longa) plant. It’s useful
for treating and preventing a variety of diseases, particularly
age-associated ones like cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases,
diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic
inflammation and infection. (2) What an amazing polyphenol! It’s
even shown to be superior to corticosteroids for reducing
inflammation and to be beneficial alone and/or in combination with antibiotics for
being antibacterial. (3,4) With so many remarkable
benefits, curcumin may be a good addition
to your nutrition routine. Let’s talk about it at your next Sandy Springs
chiropractic visit at Cross Chiropractic Center!
CONTACT Cross Chiropractic Center
Schedule your next Sandy Springs chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Cross Chiropractic Center today. Cross Chiropractic Center
awaits your visit!
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