Vertebral Compression Fracture Quiz
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Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is vertebral compression fracture?
Fracture of the spine bones. This kind of fracture usually occurs in older patients with osteoporosis (bone weakening). It can be caused by even small amounts of force e.g. falling on buttocks, lifting heavy objects. Some patients may pass it off as a normal backache, only to have diagnosed later on when an X-ray is done.
Symptoms of vertebral compression fracture
Low back pain
Back pain
History of osteoporosis / weak bones
Pain changes with posture
Lower back pain when lifting heavy things or slouching
History of cancer
Low back pain is worsened when getting up from sitting or lying position
Unable to lie on the back due to pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for vertebral compression fracture
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose vertebral compression fracture
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Do you have back pain?
Have you ever been diagnosed with osteoporosis?
Do you feel that the pain gets worse or better when changing position or posture?
Did your symptoms appear when you lifted something or leaned forward?
Treatment for vertebral compression fracture
Most cases recover well with rest, pain medications and other measures like warm compresses. In some cases, bone surgery may be needed.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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