🔷 Spinal Fractures – Background

Spinal fractures refer to breaks or cracks in the vertebrae (the bones of the spine). These injuries can range from minor compression fractures to severe fractures that may cause spinal instability or damage to the spinal cord. Spinal fractures are often the result of trauma but can also occur due to conditions like osteoporosis or cancer.

📌 Common Causes:

• • Traumatic injuries (e.g., car accidents, falls, sports injuries)

  • Osteoporosis (weakened bones prone to compression fractures)

  • Spinal tumors or cancers that weaken the bone

  • High-impact incidents (e.g., industrial or construction accidents)

  • Pathological fractures due to underlying bone disease

📌 Typical Symptoms:

• Sudden and severe back pain

• Pain that worsens with movement or standing

• Loss of height or hunched posture (especially in compression fractures)

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness if spinal nerves are affected

• In severe cases, loss of bladder or bowel control (if spinal cord is involved)

📌 Why Early Treatment Is Essential:

Spinal fractures can lead to permanent damage if not treated promptly. Immediate medical attention helps reduce pain, stabilize the spine, and prevent nerve damage or paralysis, especially in cases involving spinal cord compression.

📌 Available Services May Include:

• Emergency and trauma care

• Comprehensive evaluation by spine specialists

• Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRI)

• Pain management (medication, nerve blocks)

• Bracing to support healing

• Minimally invasive procedures like vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty

• Surgical stabilization (if needed for complex or unstable fractures)

• Rehabilitation and physiotherapy post-treatment