NO VERTEBROPLASTY FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURE
Lynchburg Chiropractic
Option for Conservative Care
Osteoporotic vertebral fractures hurt. Often
precipitated by a fall or injury, a Lynchburg
vertebral fracture (compression fracture) occurs when a vertebra – a bone of the spine - will
fall in on itself, causing the bone to
reduce in size. Researchers
and doctors discovered a way to “fix” these vertebral fractures
by adding a cement type compound into the collapsed bone to return
it to normal size again. This procedure is called
vertebroplasty. It made sense. However, a recent Cochrane Review study of the
outcomes over many years reveal that
high- to moderate-quality evidence reports no important
benefit of vertebroplasty for acute or subacute osteoporotic vertebral
fractures and warns of its capability to
harm. Adverse side-effects from vertebroplasty include
osteomyelitis, cord compression, thecal sac injury and respiratory failure. (1)
How does chiropractic care conservatively manage a
vertebral compression fracture? Consult Palmer Chiropractic Center. The appropriate
time after injury to include gentle Cox® Technic to the treatment
plan for a vertebral fracture (typically around 6 weeks with
careful tolerance testing) will be determined. In the interim,
there are conservative options like bracing, good posture (with even a little
extension), pain medications, etc., to lessen the pain. Your
Lynchburg chiropractor at Palmer Chiropractic Center 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’s
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 amazing
benefits, curcumin may be a great supplement
to your nutrition routine. Let us talk about it at your next Lynchburg
chiropractic appointment at Palmer Chiropractic Center!
CONTACT Palmer Chiropractic Center
Schedule your next Lynchburg chiropractic appointment
today! Whether you have a new or old vertebral fracture or have a condition that
curcumin would be appropriate for, contact Palmer Chiropractic Center today. Palmer Chiropractic Center
awaits your visit!