A vertebral fracture
usually occurs whenever the block-like part of anyone’s bone of the
spine (vertebra) become compressed because of trauma. In most of the
cases of the trauma it will break the bones of the spine and hence is
pretty substantial. In several cases of especially in case of elderly
people and in people diagnosed with cancer, these bones can be more
fragile and might break with very little or no force. Although the
vertebrae may fracture in any portion of the spine but is generally
broken in the lower back.
The general symptoms of vertebral fracture
are pain in the lower, middle, or upper back or in the neck; weakness,
tingling, and numbness; and or unable to urinate or losing control of
stool or urine. Seek medical help at a reliable hospital’s emergency
department if you notice these symptoms along with high fever.
When you reach a doctor who specializes in Vertebral Fracture,
several exams and tests will be conducted along with spine surgery
consultation such as MRI of spine, X-rays, and CT scan of spine. Surgery
is normally done for patient with severe pain, weakness, or inability
to feel their arms or legs. LIVE 100 Hospital is one of the most reputed hospital of Bengaluru. They have a team of qualified and awarded Vertebral Fracture specialists, who can help you in recovering from it safely and efficiently.
