Vertebral Compression Fractures

Vertebral Compression Fractures services offered in Dyer, IN

Spinal bones weakened by injury or disease are susceptible to vertebral compression fractures. If you have back pain, numbness, or other compression fracture symptoms, you can find the personalized care you need at Midwest Innovative Pain Management. In addition to onsite diagnostic evaluations, Maher Fattouh, MD, Mohamad Sebai, MD, and Anastasia Yorkman, NP, create a care plan using nonsurgical strategies to heal minor fractures. They also offer minimally invasive procedures like kyphoplasty to repair cracks in the vertebrae and stabilize your spine. Call the office in Dyer, Indiana, to schedule a vertebral compression fracture consultation or book an appointment online today.

Vertebral Compression Fractures Q & A

What causes vertebral compression fractures?

Vertebral compression fractures describe breaks in the vertebrae, the small bones that make up the spinal column.

The leading cause of vertebral compression fractures is osteoporosis, an age-related condition that weakens bones. People with osteoporosis can easily fracture a bone, even with slight movements, due to the loss of bone density.

Other factors that can increase risk factors for vertebral compression fractures include:

Spine infections
Metabolic disorders
Degenerative disc disease
Use of certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, acid reducers)

Midwest Innovative Pain Management offers comprehensive care for adults with vertebral compression fractures.

The skilled pain management team uses nonsurgical therapies to heal minor fractures. They also specialize in minimally invasive procedures to surgically repair damaged vertebrae in the spine.

What are the symptoms of vertebral compression fractures?

Vertebral compression fractures can cause symptoms that vary from person to person, depending on the location and severity of the fracture.

If the fracture is minor, you may not initially experience symptoms. As the fracture gets worse, symptoms can include:

Sudden back pain
Muscle spasms and weakness
Spinal tingling or numbness
Limited range of motion in the spine

Another notable symptom of a compression fracture is the loss of height caused by the collapse of the affected vertebrae.

Midwest Innovative Pain Management offers advanced imaging technology to evaluate your spine and identify fractured vertebrae. The team designs a care plan to heal fractured bones and prevent additional complications.

How are vertebral compression fractures treated?

The goals of your vertebral compression fracture treatment plan are to relieve existing pain and to stabilize the affected bone. Some fractures can heal on their own with anti-inflammatory medications, immobilization, and rest.

Midwest Innovative Pain Management also offers two minimally invasive procedures to repair vertebral fractures:

Vertebroplasty

Vertebroplasty involves the injection of a medical-grade cement into the fractured bone to repair the break.

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is similar to vertebroplasty, except your provider inflates a small balloon to restore height and reshape a damaged vertebra.

Following treatment, your specialist may recommend physical therapy to restore flexibility and range of motion in your spine. They also provide guidance to prevent additional compression fractures.

Call Midwest Innovative Pain Management to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of a vertebral compression fracture. You can also book an appointment online today.