Are you suffering from sudden, intense lower back pain? If so, chances are it is a compression fracture. This is a type of spinal injury that arises when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) suffer from a trauma that causes them to collapse or break. Compression fractures occur most often in the … [Read more...] about Compression Fractures 101: Things You Need to Know
How Kyphoplasty Transforms the Lives of Those with Compression Fractures
Compression fractures are a common injury in the elderly population. They can develop due to falls, osteoporosis, or other causes. Compression fractures occur when bone density is lost around the fractured area, which increases the risk for further fractures if left untreated. Kyphoplasty is an … [Read more...] about How Kyphoplasty Transforms the Lives of Those with Compression Fractures
A Healthy Diet to Strengthen Bones After a Compression Fracture
Bones support our bodies. Moving and protecting our brains, hearts, and other vital organs are made possible by bones. However, they're constantly evolving as well. We begin to lose bone mass around the age of 50 because our bodies break down bone more quickly than new bone is formed. Bone loss … [Read more...] about A Healthy Diet to Strengthen Bones After a Compression Fracture