NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Vancouver Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often
brought on by a fall or injury, a Vancouver
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) occurs when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
dissolve on itself, resulting in the bone to
reduce in size. Researchers
and doctors found a method to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by inserting a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to get
it to normal size again. This procedure is called
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of results over numerous years reveal 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. Adverse 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 your Vancouver chiropractor. The appropriate
time after injury to include gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (generally around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be decided. In the interim,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to lessen the pain. Your
Vancouver chiropractor at Vancouver Disc Centers 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 is valuable
for treating and preventing any number 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 is
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 remarkable
benefits, curcumin may be a good supplement
to your nutrition routine. Let us talk about it at your next Vancouver
chiropractic visit at Vancouver Disc Centers!
CONTACT Vancouver Disc Centers
Schedule your next Vancouver chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be good for, contact Vancouver Disc Centers today. Vancouver Disc Centers
awaits your visit!
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