Spinal Fracture Management
Assessment and treatment of spinal fractures with attention to stability, neurological status and the underlying cause.
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Spinal Fracture Management
Assessment and treatment of spinal fractures with attention to stability, neurological status and the underlying cause.
Spinal Fracture Management
Spinal fractures require assessment of the fracture pattern, spinal stability and neurological status. Management ranges from protected activity and bracing to surgery in selected unstable injuries.
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Spinal Fracture Management: Assessment, Treatment & Recovery
Spinal fractures can follow significant trauma or occur in weakened bone. Prompt evaluation is important to assess stability and possible nerve involvement.
What we assess and consider
Emergency assessment when trauma is involved; neurological examination and appropriate imaging; treatment may include bracing and monitoring or surgery depending on stability and associated injuries.
Common reasons for assessment
- Back or neck pain after a fall or collision
- Fractures associated with osteoporosis
- Numbness, weakness or other neurological symptoms