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its the fracture of the lumbar spine at the level of the lower back above the sacral spine its caused by sitting or falling down on your back people with osteoporosis have fractures of the lower back easier due to their bones being brittle.

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What fracture in vertebrae is subjected to extreme stresses?

Compression Fracture


Fracture in vertebrae subjected to extreme stresses?

compression


What is spinal compression fracture?

i don't know:)its a cord in you spine. To improve upon this it is actually a fracture in a vertibrae.


What is to perform to treat osteoporosis related compression fracture?

percutaneous vertebroplasty


Is performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fracture?

percutaneous vertebroplasty


What is the icd 9 code for history of vertebral compression fracture?

There are multiple codes associated with the history of a vertebral compression fracture. V13.51, V13.52, and V15.51 can all be used depending on the cause of the fracture. V13.51 is the code for pathological fractures, which can also be used with the codes for osteoporosis.


What Is the icd-9 code for history of vertebral compression fracture?

There are multiple codes associated with the history of a vertebral compression fracture. V13.51, V13.52, and V15.51 can all be used depending on the cause of the fracture. V13.51 is the code for pathological fractures, which can also be used with the codes for osteoporosis.


Is there any effective treatment of schmorl's nodes?

pain in l2 l3 area with history of fracture 5 years ago


What type of fracture bone pieces pressed together?

A compression fracture occurs when the bone is crushed or pressed together, often resulting in loss of height in the bone. This type of fracture is commonly seen in osteoporotic bones. Treatment involves stabilizing the bone and managing pain.


What can cause a compression fracture?

Compression fractures can be caused by osteoporosis, trauma inflicted on the back, and tumors that have started in the bone. Tumors that occur in the spine also cause compression fractures.


What does compression fractures mean?

A compression fracture occurs when the bones are broken due to some type of trauma. Usually, the trauma, has to be quite large in order to break the bone.


Best treatment for compression fracture L2?

Treatment for a compression fracture of the L2 vertebra typically involves a combination of rest, pain management with medication, physical therapy, and possibly a brace to support the spine. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to stabilize the fracture, especially if there is neurological involvement or the fracture is severe. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for the best outcome.