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Compression fracture
A condition in which a vertebra bone in the spine decreases in height due to a fracture.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Is pt required for a compression fracture?
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What are the tests for compression fracture?
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Which specifically is a compression fracture?
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What is the treatment for compression fracture?
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What sort of disorder is a compression fracture?
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will a severe compression fracture heal on its own?
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When a boy has compression fracture, what does it mean?
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What is the definition or description of: Compression fracture?
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With compression fracture what else should I be concerned about?
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What can I do to keep the compression fracture from getting worse?
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A 37-year old asked:
What should you do if you have a compression fracture in your back?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Just received news i have on old compression fracture causing me pain now what can i do to alleviate pain because my doc said nothing they can do?
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A 39-year old asked:
How are vertebral compression fractures diagnosed?
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How are vertebral compression fractures typically treated?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Why is 31 too young 4 kyphoplasty I seen some studies online extreme sport injuries? I'm in pain 4 years now due compression fractures. Surgery help?
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A member asked:
I have three compression fractures to the back and am now havin neck and shouldre pain runnin down my arm whats causing this? i am 25 year old male and was in a car accident a month ago
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A 44-year old asked:
How does compression fracture l3 heal?
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A 19-year old asked:
is a vertebral compression fracture serious?
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A 33-year old asked:
How do you treat nonunion compression fracture at t12?
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A 36-year old asked:
How can you sleep with a vertebral compression fracture?
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A 44-year old asked:
Has anyone had a vertebroplasty for a compression fracture?
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A 25-year old asked:
What increases my risk for a vertebral compression fracture?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are treatment options for a compression fracture of t12?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is the treatment for small compression fracture of the spine?
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A 43-year old asked:
How long does it take a slight compression fracture in T12 to recover?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Minimal T-7 vertebral body anterior wedging? Same as compression fracture?
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A 44-year old asked:
What core excersises are best to do when you have a compression fracture in T8?
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A 25-year old asked:
Is it possible for someone as young as 18 to have vertebral compression fracture?
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What excercises are best to do if you have a compression fracture in a vertibrea?
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A 45-year old female asked:
what is usual treatment for stable compression fracture of spine T 6 in elderly?
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