by Tech | Dec 6, 2022 | Spine Health
Although bones may seem to be quite solid, inside they are quite soft, much like a honeycomb. We should note the fact that bone tissues are actually broken down and then rebuilt mostly all the time. But as time goes by, we start losing more bones than we build and... by Tech | Nov 29, 2022 | Spine Health
As you age, you might notice that your bones and joints become more brittle. You could be more prone to fractures, and you might have even broken your leg or suffered a compression fracture from something that didn’t used to cause you any problems in the past. Such... by Tech | Oct 14, 2022 | Spine Health
Patients suffering from osteoporosis are prone to fractures of the spine or vertebral body. Usually, in the case of osteoporosis, the anterior part of the vertebral body gets fractured, decreasing the height of the vertebra. Annually, in the U.S., there are about... by Tech | Sep 5, 2022 | Spine Health
Compression fracture can make your back pain seem unbearable. And if that is the case, kyphoplasty for compression fracture may be, indeed, a very efficient treatment. Kyphoplasty is a type of surgical procedure with minimum invasion which can help fix spine’s... by Tech | Aug 4, 2022 | Spine Health
Compression fracture occurs when the pressure on the vertebra produces its collapse; it occurs most commonly secondary to osteoporosis, being associated with intense pain and changes in the spine, which can lead to serious health problems. Vertebral compression... by Tech | Jul 19, 2022 | Spine Health
Aside from the fact that they can be painful, vertebral compression fractures are not easy to deal with. Because it’s an actual fracture – as the name does suggest – you will be in considerable pain, which can only get worse as you keep moving the vertebra and it...