Fractures and Bone Healing

Spine Fracture Spine fractures are very different from other fractures because when a vertebra is dislocated or fractured the bone fragments can pinch and damage the spinal cord. This can put the person’s life at risk. The most common occurrence of spinal fractures usually comes from falls, gunshot, car accidents, or sports. The injury can range from just mild ligament strain to dislocations and fractures of the bony vertebrae, which can be debilitating because the spinal cord is inside the spinal column. So depending on the severity of the injury, the patient may experience pain, walking difficulty or immobility to his arms legs which indicates partial paralysis. Some types of spine fractures can heal with less treatment but the severe type may need surgery to realign the vertebra. Types of Spine Fractures / Classification The most common types of spine fractures are the following: • Vertebral body compression fracture . This is the sudden downward force that has shattered the vertebr...