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27 gru 2021 · Spinal fractures are usually the result of significant trauma to a normally formed skeleton or the result of trauma to a weakened spinal column. Examples include: Further information about specific fractures can be found by anatomic site: These may mimic a fracture.
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12 wrz 2022 · A fractured spine is the medical term for breaking any of your vertebrae, the bones in your spine. People sometimes refer to a spinal fracture as a broken back.
1 gru 2022 · A spinal fracture occurs when one or more of the vertebrae are broken. This can be the result of trauma, such as a fall or car accident, or due to osteoporosis, which makes the bones weak and brittle.
3 kwi 2023 · Vertebral fractures can result from trauma and metastatic disease but, in most cases, are the result of osteoporosis. This activity describes the evaluation and treatment of vertebral fractures and highlights the appropriate use of surgical intervention and the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this condition. Objectives:
This article focuses on fractures of the thoracic spine (midback) and lumbar spine (lower back) that result from a high-energy event, such as a car crash or a fall from a ladder. These types of fractures are typically medical emergencies that require urgent treatment.
4 sie 2023 · Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) of the spinal column occur secondary to an axial/compressive (and to a lesser extent, flexion) load with resultant biomechanical failure of the bone resulting in a fracture.
What is a Spinal Fracture? As the name implies, a spinal fracture is a break in a bone or bones of the spine. This can cause vertebrae to collapse or break. The bone does not have to break in half. Trauma such as car accidents, diving into shallow water, falls, or sporting injuries can cause spinal fractures.
