Call for more information: (844) 215-0731
New Patient Department:
(501) 254-0967
Referrals (Fax): (888) 630-8885
Medical Records (Fax): (501) 476-5707
Compression fractures of the spine occur when the blocks of the spinal cord (vertebral bodies) collapse. Fractures can affect one or more vertebrae and typically form in your mid or lower back and cause pain and limited mobility.
At Pain Treatment Centers of America, we treat the chronic pain associated with spinal compression fractures. In this article, we hope to provide important and helpful information in learning about the condition and how PTCOA can help.
Causes of Compression Fractures
The most common cause of compression fractures is osteoporosis, a condition which causes bones to become weak and brittle. If you have osteoporosis, small activities like bending down or coughing can cause small hairline fractures. These hairline fractures add up and eventually cause the bones that form your spine (vertebrae) to collapse.
The following factors may increase your chances of developing osteoporosis:
Hemangioma (blood vessel growth), trauma, and certain types of cancer can cause compression fractures. Individuals at the highest risk for spinal compression fractures include:
Symptoms of a Compression Fracture
When compression fractures first start developing, they may not cause symptoms. Over time, you could start experiencing symptoms including but not limited to:
The pain typically happens with a slight back strain during an everyday activity like:
Some people feel almost no symptoms from spinal compression fractures. The cracks can happen so gradually that the pain is relatively mild or unnoticeable. For others, the pain may turn into a chronic backache in the injured area.
Symptoms of Multiple Spinal Compression Fractures
Multiple compression fractures will cause your spine to change a lot. Part of your vertebrae may collapse because the small cracks make your vertebrae unable to support the weight of your spine. Symptoms of multiple compression fractures include:
Symptoms are different for everyone, so let your doctor know if you’re feeling back pain or other symptoms.
Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty for Compression Fracture
Vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty is a treatment option offered by Pain Treatment Centers of America for anyone with spinal compression fractures. This minimally invasive treatment usually does not require anesthesia and allows you to return home with minimal restrictions.
Visit our Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty procedure page to learn more about this treatment option.
Compression Fracture Treatment with PTCOA
Spinal compression fractures can easily go unnoticed and be mistaken for joint and muscle pains in the back. If you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, talk with a physician at Pain Treatment Centers of America to find the source of your pain, and help you get back to a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Find a location and schedule an appointment today.
All Rights Reserved | Pain Treatment Centers of America | Arkansas | Mississippi | Texas