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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.

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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 fracture in vertebrae is subjected to extreme stresses?

Compression Fracture


Can a compression fracture cause vagus nerve damage?

No. The left and right vagus nerves are located in the lateral portions of the neck, and run from superior (top) to inferior (bottom), proximal (close to) to the carotid arteries, and down into the thoracic cavity. A compression fracture usually will not affect the vagus nerve.


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.


Which can cause stress fracture?

The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.


Which can cause a stressful fracture?

The overuse of a bone can cause a stress fracture.


What is to perform to treat osteoporosis related compression fracture?

percutaneous vertebroplasty


Is performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fracture?

percutaneous vertebroplasty


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 could cause chronic lower back pain directly on the vertebrae right above where the gluteus maximus muscle starts L5?

!. Ligamentous strain 2. Interspinous ligament tear 3. L4 or 5 compression fracture 4. Fracture of the spinous process