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This often occurs in the elderly, and osteoporosis is the culprit. following the acute event (usually from a fall in a person with osteoporosis [softening of the spine AND hip bones from a lost of calcium the bones] there is usually onset of severe Back pain for several weeks as well as constipation from a reaction of the bowels from the pain. After several weeks the pain slowly begins to go away and the bowels begin to function normally. Men as well as women (women more than men) suffer from osteoporosis due to the loss of bone mass (bone structure); taking 1200 - 1400 mg of calcium a day WITH VITAMIN D, 400 - 600 International Units (Established by the National Academy of Sciences) gradually builds up the strength of the bone (spine and hips)... They haven't figured out how much Vitamin D is too much, but the minimum (above) helps with calcium uptake into the bones. It has recently been found to help in cardiac health as well...
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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 L3 compression fracture?
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.
What fractures constitute a broken back?
A "broken back" typically refers to fractures in the vertebrae of the spine, which can occur in various regions: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), or lumbar (lower back). Common types of fractures include compression fractures, where the vertebra collapses; burst fractures, where the vertebra breaks into multiple pieces; and transverse process fractures, affecting the bony projections on the sides of the vertebrae. These injuries can lead to significant pain, instability, and potential nerve damage, depending on their severity and location.
How do they diagnosis scheumans disease?
multiple schmorl's nodes, compression fractures and back pain in an adolescent, most often male
Why do leg raises hurt your back?
Leg raises can hurt your back because they put strain on the lower back muscles and can cause compression on the spine, especially if proper form is not maintained. This can lead to discomfort or pain in the lower back area.
What part of the body does Spina Bifida affect?
It affects the lower back and sometimes the spinal cord.
What side effects do treatments for osteoporosis have on patients?
Side effects may include back, muscle, bone or joint pain, stomach pain or upset, or constipation. Other frequent side effects include wrist fractures, spine fractures, shoulder fractures and hip fractures.
What is engine back compression?
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Why should i have cage put in lower lumbar back?
I had 2 cages put in my back in 1998 now in 2009, October I had another back surgery repairing L3/4 no cage as my neuro said NO as the pressure builds up and that was what caused me to have this other surgery, he also said they dont advise the cage operation anymore.
X-rays are generally needed when what conditions are the cause of lower back pain?
X rays are ordered for patients whose symptoms suggest cancer, infection, inflammation, pelvic or abdominal disease, or bone fractures.
Is it important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after compression?
It is not important to wait for the chest to come back to its original position after each compression
How do you get compression back in an rx 7?
If you have loss of compression then a full rebuild of the engine is most likely needed.
