Compression Fracture

The spine's bones (vertebra) can be compressed by sufficient downward force where they fracture and collapse. This leads to what a doctor would call a compression fracture. This can lead to debilitating back pain and stiffness and, in severe cases, numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis.

⦁ Motor vehicle accidents

⦁ Falls

⦁ Sports injuries

⦁ Osteoporosis

⦁ Tumors

The Revive Spine and Pain team can diagnose a compression fracture during a comprehensive history, physical examination, and imaging such as Xray, CT Scan or MRI.

⦁ Stable, mild fractures may respond 8-12 weeks of bracing, rest and pain medications.

⦁ Stable, more severe compression fractures may need to be repaired with a minimally invasive procedure called a kyphoplasty. During a kyphoplasty a needle is placed into the fracture and bone cement is injected to build the bone height, limit further compression and to reduce pain.  

⦁ Unstable fractures are treated with surgery.