Spinal Fractures
Spinal fractures or dislocation of one or more vertebrae caused due to trauma is considered a serious orthopedic injury. A fracture or dislocation of a vertebra can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the nerves in the spinal column or even the spinal cord.
The majority of these fractures are a result of high velocity accidents and can occur in the:
- Neck – cervical spine
- Mid back – thoracic spine
- Low back – lumbar spine
A cervical fracture can cause bone fragments to pinch and damage the spinal cord or the nerves surrounding the spinal cord.
What are the symptoms for Spine disorders?
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There are numerous classifications of Spinal Fractures.
One of them is
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Fractures-Dislocations
Types of Spine Fracture Patterns
- Flexion
- Compression
- Axial Burst
- Extension
- Distraction/Chance
- Rotation
- Transverse process
- Fracture – dislocation
- Car accidents
- Falls
- Gunshot wounds
- Sport injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal tumors
- Brain injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Other injuries – distracting injuries
Most of the spinal fractures will require immediate surgery. Early treatment of spinal fractures ensures better outcomes in terms of functional recovery. Rehabilitation is a must for all patients with a spinal cord injury to experience a good outcome.
- Collars or belts
- Minimally invasive fixation and reduction
- Open fixation and reduction
- Fixation and decompression