Study Shows Arthritis Patients Are At Risk For Vertebral Fractures

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STUDY SHOWS ARTHRITIS PATIENTS ARE AT RISK FOR
VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
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CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
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REASONS BEHIND A COMPRESSION FRACTURE
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RISK FACTORS OF COMPRESSION FRACTURE
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SIGNS OF COMPRESSION FRACTURE
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TREATMENTS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SPINE
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HOW TO PREVENT COMPRESSION FRACTURES?
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INTRODUCTION
The bones stacked on each other forming spine are
called the vertebrae. Any break or fracture in
your vertebrae is called a compression fracture.
The spine supports your weight and protects the
spinal cord and other nerves. According to the
orthopedic experts of spine fracture treatment in
Vadodara, compression fractures make the
vertebrae collapse, forming a stooped posture.
The fracture can also cause bone pieces to press
on the spinal cord and nerves, causing a decrease
in the amount of blood and oxygen received by the
spinal cord.
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REASONS BEHIND A COMPRESSION FRACTURE
Osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two
main reasons behind compression fractures.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and autoimmune
joint disease and is a complication of rheumatoid
arthritis. Major accidents, sports injuries, and
tumors in the spine can also lead to compression
fractures.
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RISK FACTORS OF COMPRESSION FRACTURE
The specialists of spine fracture treatment in
Vadodara opinionate that women after menopause
are at a greater risk of being affected by
compression fractures. While older men also
develop compression fractures, women are at a
higher risk.
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SIGNS OF COMPRESSION FRACTURE

• According to the experts of spine fracture
  treatment in Vadodara, the following are a few of
  the signs of compression fracture
• Progressive back pain that worsens with time
• Stooping posture
• Unable to bend or twist your spine
• Weak muscles with problems while walking
• Finding it difficult to control your bladder
  because of nerve damage

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TREATMENTS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SPINE

• Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis spine focus
  on relieving pain and stabilizing the bones in
  the spine. Depending upon the severity, your
  doctor may recommend one or all of the
  below-mentioned
• Your healthcare provider may prescribe
  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or
  muscle relaxers to ease pain.
• Recommendation of braces that limit your spine
  movement, thereby reducing pain.
• Prescribing bisphosphonates slows down bone loss,
  thereby stabilizing bones and preventing
  fractures.
• Experts also recommend minimally invasive
  procedures like vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty to
  relieve pain and improve mobility. In
  vertebroplasty, bone cement is injected into the
  vertebrae through a needle. An inflatable device
  filled with cement is inserted in kyphoplasty to
  strengthen the bones.

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HOW TO PREVENT COMPRESSION FRACTURES?

• Follow these simple tips to avoid compression
  fractures
• Include enough Vitamin D and calcium to
  strengthen your bones.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle and quit drinking and
  smoking.
• Keep your bone health in check by visiting your
  doctor regularly.
• At Vaishvi Orthopedic Hospital, our expert
  orthopedic surgeons in spine fracture treatment
  in Vadodara offer the best treatment for
  vertebrae fractures, osteoporosis, rheumatoid
  arthritis, and other bone-related issues. Book an
  appointment today.

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