NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Millville 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 Millville
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
dissolve on itself, causing the bone to
shrink in size. Researchers
and doctors discovered a method to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to get
it to its usual size again. This procedure is called
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of the
outcomes over many years show that
high- to moderate-quality evidence discloses no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and warns of its capability to
harm. Undesirable side-effects from vertebroplasty include
osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1)
How might chiropractic care conservatively manage a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult Wilson Family Chiropractic. The appropriate
time after injury to include gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (typically around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be decided. In the interim,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to relieve the pain. Your
Millville chiropractor at Wilson Family Chiropractic 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 is useful
for treating and preventing a variety of diseases, especially
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 outstanding
benefits, curcumin may be a logical addition
to your nutrition routine. Let’s talk about it at your next Millville
chiropractic visit at Wilson Family Chiropractic!
CONTACT Wilson Family Chiropractic
Schedule your next Millville chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Wilson Family Chiropractic today. Wilson Family Chiropractic
looks forward to seeing you!
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