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Overview. What is a fractured spine? A fractured spine is a medical term for breaking any of your vertebrae, the 33 bones that make up your spinal column. A single bone in your spine is a vertebra — vertebrae is the plural form. People sometimes refer to a spinal fracture as a broken back.
A spinal fracture is a broken vertebra in the back, which can occur in the cervical spine in the neck but most often happens in the thoracic (middle back) or lumbar (lower back) spine—the thoracolumbar spine. There are several types of vertebral fractures: compression fracture, burst fracture, chance fracture (also called a flexion ...
Apr 6, 2020 · Definition and types. Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Recovery. Outlook. If someone has a broken back, it means that one or more of the bones that make up the spine has broken. Doctors may...
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Dec 1, 2022 · A spinal fracture occurs when one or more of the vertebrae are broken. This can be the result of trauma, such as a fall or car accident, or due to osteoporosis, which makes the bones weak and brittle. Spinal fractures can be painful and may cause nerve compression or even paralysis. Treatment typically involves rest, bracing, and pain medications.
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A spinal fracture is a dislocation or fracture of the vertebrae (backbone) and can occur anywhere along the spine. Most spinal fractures are caused from injury or trauma from car accidents, falls, sports or some sort of high velocity impact.
What is a Spinal Fracture? As the name implies, a spinal fracture is a break in a bone or bones of the spine. This can cause vertebrae to collapse or break. The bone does not have to break in half. Trauma such as car accidents, diving into shallow water, falls, or sporting injuries can cause spinal fractures.
