
NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Fort Wayne Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often
started by a fall or injury, a Fort Wayne
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) occurs when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
dissolve on itself, resulting in the bone to
shrink in size. Researchers
and doctors found a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to get
it to its usual size again. This procedure is called
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of the
outcomes over many years show 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 might chiropractic care conservatively handle a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc. The appropriate
time after injury to add 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
Fort Wayne chiropractor at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc is ready 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’s valuable
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 dropping
inflammation and to be beneficial alone and/or in combination with antibiotics for
being antibacterial. (3,4) With so many outstanding
benefits, curcumin may be a good addition
to your nutrition routine. Let’s talk about it at your next Fort Wayne
chiropractic appointment at Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc!
CONTACT Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
Schedule your next Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be good for, contact Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc today. Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc
looks forward to seeing you!
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