![]() Here are the standard surgical options for some of the most common fractures: Compression fracture These fragments may threaten the spinal cord and nerve roots. In many cases, a surgeon must remove bone fragments. The type of surgery depends on the kind of fracture. Serious broken back injuries, however, need surgery before bracing. It’s kept in place with pins and attached to a vest that’s worn over your torso. A halo is a sturdy ring worn around the head. If the neck injury requires greater stabilization and little to no movement, a “halo” may be needed. You may need to wear an external back brace to help stabilize the spine if the injury is in the upper ( thoracic) or lower ( lumbar) regions of the back.Ī fracture of a neck (cervical) vertebra will require a neck brace. A minor fracture may heal on its own, without surgery. ![]() It may actually mask some of the pain emanating from your back.Īs with any type of injury, a spinal fracture’s treatment depends on its severity and location. If there’s damage to any internal organs, you may feel a lot of pain from those injuries. This injury may cause damage to ligaments in the back and lead to muscle-related soreness and pain triggered by the fracture. The upper body is jerked forward, while the lower body is kept in place with a seat belt around the waist. ExtensionĪn extension injury refers to the forced, abnormal extension or pulling of bones in the vertebrae.Ī Chance fracture is a type of extension fracture that commonly occurs in a car accident. In addition to a break, the affected vertebra also moves out of its position. This type of injury includes a fracture of the bone, as well as damage to soft tissue nearby and, in many cases, the spinal cord. It’s usually the result of an abnormal bending to one side or violent twisting, often from a car accident.Ī fracture-dislocation is also typically caused by a violent trauma, such as a car accident. The stability of the spine remains secure. However, the spinal cord is usually unaffected, meaning no numbness or weakness. If all or part of a process chips off during a broken back injury, the result can be quite painful. These are extensions on either side of the bone that connect to ligaments and muscle. Rotation fracture patterns include a transverse process fracture and a fracture-dislocation.Įach vertebra has two transverse processes. The pain with an axial burst fracture can be especially intense when you move. The symptoms are similar to that of a compression fracture. Over time, a compression fracture can make you slightly shorter.Īn axial burst fracture occurs when height is lost on both the front and back side of a vertebra. ![]() Numbness in the limbs can occur if the spinal cord is harmed. Symptoms include pain in the back and sometimes in the arms or legs. Two examples are compression fractures and axial burst fractures.Ī compression fracture occurs when the front of a vertebra breaks and loses a little of its height, but the back of that vertebra remains intact. Your spine is meant to bend or flex forward, but certain types of fractures can restrict your spine’s ability to bend. The three patterns are flexion, rotation, and extension. Each one can have its own set of symptoms. There are three main patterns of spinal fractures. Nerve damage can also lead to bladder and bowel problems. Your reflexes and muscle strength may also be affected if nerve roots or the spinal cord was injured, too. If, however, the broken bone compresses the spinal cord’s other nerves, there may be numbness as well as pain. If back pain is made worse when you move, that’s also a sign that a vertebra may have been broken. ![]() Severe pain at the site of the fracture is the main symptom of a broken back injury. ![]()
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