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Low back pain
Pain when tapping on the spine
I have back pain
Pain in the lower back with slouching
Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up
Back pain gets worse when I lie on my back
Pain in the lower back
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What is Vertebral Compression Fracture?
A fracture of the spine bones, often occurring in older patients with osteoporosis (bone weakening). It can be caused by small amounts of force, such as falling on one's buttocks or lifting heavy objects. Some patients may dismiss it as a normal backache, only to be diagnosed later when an X-ray is performed.
Typical Symptoms of Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Unable to lie on the back due to pain
- Back pain worse with exercise
- Taking steroids
- Numbness anywhere from the knees to the ankles
- Numbness of the thigh
- Lower back pain
- Severe pain when lightly tapping spine
- Lower back pain triggered by lifting objects or bending forward
Diagnostic Questions for Vertebral Compression Fracture
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does lying on your back make the pain worse?
- Does your back pain worsen after exercising?
- Are you currently taking steroids?
- Do you have numbness in your lower legs?
- Do your thighs feel numb?
Treatment of 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.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
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 (Orthopedics)
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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