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Compression fracture
 
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Compression fractures of the back

Alternative names:

vertebral compression fractures

Treatment:

Generally compression fractures do not compress the spinal cord or nerve root and respond to rest and medication to relieve back pain.

Expectations (prognosis):

Most compression fractures heal within 6 to 8 weeks with rest and pain relief.

Complications:

  • spinal cord or nerve root compression

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of compression fractures occur.


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