Understanding the Risks of Bone Cement in Elderly Spinal Fracture Treatment
Risks of Bone Cement Injection My mother is 84 years old and has a compression fracture in both her lumbar and thoracic vertebrae, which has caused mobility issues and increasing curvature of her upper body. The doctor mentioned that she needs vertebroplasty, but I've heard ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Although the risks are high, success can still be achieved with careful execution. It is essential to assess the patient's physical condition to determine whether to proceed or not. If not, a brace can be worn, and medication can be used to alleviate pain and slow down bone ...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Bone Cement in Elderly Spinal Fracture Treatment
Understanding Nerve Compression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Nerve compression Hello, doctor. If the spinal nerves are injured, isn't it true that some parts of the body may experience a tingling sensation? Doctors say that this tingling feeling is caused by nerve compression. Could you please explain how to treat the tingling sensati...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Injuries to the spinal nerves require an understanding of the underlying cause, which can be categorized into two main types: traumatic and lumbar spinal stenosis. In cases of traumatic spinal fractures, urgent realignment and stabilization are necessary to prevent irreversible n...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Compression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Spinal Disorders: Is Surgery Necessary for Spinal Fractures and Nerve Compression?
Spina bifida and herniated disc at the L4-L5 level compressing the nerves? Doctor, is spina bifida and herniated discs at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae two different conditions? My husband started experiencing lower back pain about a month ago, which led to partial numbne...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Hello: Spina bifida and rupture of the fourth and fifth intervertebral discs (lumbar discs) are two different conditions. The former can be managed with conservative treatment and rehabilitation with ongoing observation, while the rupture of the intervertebral discs leading to ne...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Disorders: Is Surgery Necessary for Spinal Fractures and Nerve Compression?
Understanding Spinal Injuries: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Spinal cord injury Hello Doctor: I accidentally fell and landed on my buttocks, initially feeling pain around the groin and lower back, but it wasn't very severe. I went to the orthopedic department at National Taiwan University Hospital and the neurosurgery department at Tr...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Falling to the ground typically results in impact to the coccyx. Injuries to the coccyx usually cause pain but rarely lead to neurological deficits. If there is compression of the spine, it may result in abnormalities in movement and sensation, such as muscle weakness, paralysis,...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Injuries: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain Between Vertebrae: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation
Pain between the vertebrae? Last month, due to work-related circumstances, I fell from a height of about one story. Since then, I have been experiencing soreness in the area above my coccyx, specifically in three to four segments of my vertebrae where they connect. The pain is pa...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Mr. Hsu: Falling from a height can lead to spinal fractures and calcaneal fractures. In less severe cases, it may result in severe pain in the lower back, while in more severe cases, nerve compression can lead to paralysis. Based on Mr. Hsu's account of falling from the firs...[Read More] Understanding Pain Between Vertebrae: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation