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What fracture in vertebrae is subjected to extreme stresses?
Compression Fracture
Fracture in vertebrae subjected to extreme stresses?
compression
When a bone is splintered or crushed this is known as?
a splintered or crushed bone is called a compression fracture.
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 fracture in which the bone is crushed common in the vertebral column?
Compression.
What type of fracture bone pieces pressed together?
Compression
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.
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 is compression fracture?
A compression fracture occurs when the normal vertebral body of the spine is squished, or compressed, to a smaller height. This injury tends to happen in two groups of people. First, are patients who are involved in traumatic accidents. When a load placed on the vertebrae exceeds its stability, it may collapse. This is commonly seen after a fall. The second, and much more common, group of patients are those with osteoporosis.
