Understanding Lumbar Compression Fractures: Recovery and Brace Guidance
Vertebral fracture Hello, Doctor! I sustained a "burst fracture of the third lumbar vertebra" due to a car accident. In addition to the fracture, the third lumbar vertebra is compressed by 0.3 cm. Since there was no nerve damage, the attending physician determined that ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Approximately three to six. 2. You can give it a try. 3. Avoid bending over and lifting heavy objects. 4. You can try climbing, but the most important thing is to visit the outpatient clinic to check if the fracture is healing and whether the vertebral body of the lumbar...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Compression Fractures: Recovery and Brace Guidance
Post-Surgery Pain After Vertebroplasty: Understanding Recovery Challenges
Postoperative pain after bone cement procedure? Hello, my mother originally had a spinal spondylolisthesis and suffered a lumbar fracture due to a fall. After undergoing a self-funded vertebroplasty, she had her first follow-up appointment where the doctor stated that the surgery...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that there is already degeneration of the spine itself or that there are multiple fractures. It is advisable to return to the physician for further evaluation.[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain After Vertebroplasty: Understanding Recovery Challenges
Healing from a Lumbar Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
How to heal a fracture of the fourth lumbar vertebra? After seeing many doctors and undergoing numerous imaging studies without finding the cause of my lower back pain, one doctor finally identified a fracture in the fourth vertebra. I took medication for it, but two months later...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, regarding your mention of a bone fracture, it's important to clarify whether you are referring to a compression fracture, a vertebral arch dissociation, or another cause, as the reasons and symptoms can vary significantly. However, treatment generally focuses on allev...[Read More] Healing from a Lumbar Fracture: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pelvic and Lumbar Fractures from Car Accident: Recovery Insights
Pelvic and second lumbar vertebra fractures due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident in mid-May that resulted in a pelvic fracture. Initially, I landed on my right hip, and I still experience soreness in the hip area (does this indicate that it has not healed ye...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: The assessment of fracture healing requires reviewing X-rays and medical history, and then following the physician's recommendations. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Pelvic and Lumbar Fractures from Car Accident: Recovery Insights
Risk of Disc Herniation and Scoliosis After Lumbar Fractures from Accidents
A car accident resulting in a lumbar vertebral fracture may lead to future complications such as intervertebral disc herniation or scoliosis as sequelae? Hello, doctor. Due to a train accident, I have sustained fractures of the transverse processes of the first to fifth lumbar ve...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Regarding your question about the deformity following a spinal vertebra fracture, it generally leads to kyphosis and scoliosis less frequently, but it still depends on the specific circumstances of the fracture. Thank you![Read More] Risk of Disc Herniation and Scoliosis After Lumbar Fractures from Accidents
Challenges in Healing Lumbar Fractures: Seeking Solutions After 9 Months
Spinal fractures that do not heal? Hello Dr. Wang, my situation is that I suffered a burst fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra due to a car accident, with the fifth vertebra broken into two pieces. The treatment involved the use of steel screws to stabilize the fourth and fifth...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Perseus: In cases of vertebral burst fractures, after surgical fixation, nonunion is generally rare except in elderly patients. Most cases result in malunion. If there is persistent pain at the fracture site and it remains unhealed for an extended period, the metal screws may eve...[Read More] Challenges in Healing Lumbar Fractures: Seeking Solutions After 9 Months
Understanding Persistent Pain Near the Buttocks: When to Seek Help
Hello! How can I assist you today? Hello, I would like to ask a question about pain in the area around the buttocks! Five years ago and four years ago, I visited the orthopedic department at a hospital for X-rays of my spine and coccyx, but the doctor said there was no issue. The...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
The location of the injury after a car accident is very important. If the impact occurs directly in the center of the buttocks when sitting down, it raises suspicion of a coccygeal issue (which can be diagnosed via X-ray). Additionally, if the injury is caused by lateral bending ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Pain Near the Buttocks: When to Seek Help