Auburn Chiropractic Care May Better for Vertebral Fractures than Vertebroplasty
Auburn Chiropractic Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often precipitated by a fall or injury, a Auburn vertebral fracture (compression fracture) happens when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will dissolve on itself, causing the bone to reduce in size. Researchers and doctors discovered a method to “fix” these vertebral fractures by adding 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 the outcomes over many years show that high- to moderate-quality evidence shows no important benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral fractures and warns of its potential for 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 Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.. The suitable time after injury to add gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment plan for a vertebral fracture (typically 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 lessen the pain. Your Auburn chiropractor at Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. is here to help!
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Schedule your next Auburn chiropractic appointment today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. today. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. looks forward to seeing you!