
NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Burlington and Hamilton Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often
initiated by a fall or injury, a Burlington and Hamilton
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 found a method to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return
it to its usual 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 shows no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and cautions of its potential for
harm. Undesirable 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 Spinal Care Clinic. The appropriate
time after injury to include 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 lessen the pain. Your
Burlington and Hamilton chiropractor at Spinal Care Clinic 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 effective
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 logical supplement
to your nutrition routine. Let us talk about it at your next Burlington and Hamilton
chiropractic visit at Spinal Care Clinic!
CONTACT Spinal Care Clinic
Schedule your next Burlington and Hamilton chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Spinal Care Clinic today. Spinal Care Clinic
awaits your visit!
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