The compression fracture of the vertebrae in children and in adults arises as a result of injury or a strong impact when falling. The compression fracture of the spine in children is complicated by svlsky fragments, which represents a special danger. We are talking about it.
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It is known that the vertex pillar and the vertebrae themselves are able to withstand a significant voltage and load. But, unfortunately, the impact of traumatic factors such as, for example, the blow of considerable strength, falling from height on the back or legs, a decrease in the density of bone tissue during osteoporosis leads to a compression vertebrae in children and adults. Such injury is characterized by a decrease in the height of the vertebral body and is explained by their mechanical compression or flattening.
It is clear that not all damage is necessarily ends with a compression fracture. Sometimes moms with horror scream when the child falls, it would seem, not to avoid trouble, but the child got up or with the help of others, shook and calmed down. Sometimes it happens that an uncomplicated compression fracture remains raised for a long time, but after a time, more often, when he jumps on his feet, its characteristic signs are revealed. What are the causes of compression fracture? This is usually due to a weak filling of bone tissue with calcium due to osteoporosis, affecting bones and vertebrae.
The main symptoms of the compression fracture are considered:
- unbearable pain in the limbs and spine during injury;
- Weakness and numbness during damage to nerve endings.
Classification of compression fractures
Depending on the severity of the disease, compression fractures are 1, 2 and 3 degrees. On a favorable forecast and the first degree can be said if the vertebra compression is not more than 1/3 of its heights. The second degree is characterized by the presence of damage and compression of the half of the vertebra, the third degree — This has a complicated fracture that requires particularly thorough diagnosis to choose the upcoming treatment. A very dangerous injury is a fracture of a consolidated when bone tissue is cleaned by several parts, damages the ligament and hurts the nerve endings.
In most cases, conservative treatment with anesthetic therapy, temporary fixation of the spinal column in a special corset, performing a complex of exercise, physiotherapeutic procedures and a special massage. The use of prescribed treatment and adequate health procedures can lead to the splicing of the vertebrae. Rehabilitation involves holding all necessary measures to create a strong muscle corset, power recovery and blood supply to the vertebrae.
In the treatment of uncomplicated compression fractures, several periods are allocated.
- Stationary, duration up to 30 days with a mandatory stay in the hospital branch, laying on a shield with a foot end and functional extract.
- Outpatient — From the 31st to the 60th day, divided in turn, into several stages, depending on the permissible physical exertion and the volume of training dosage walking.
- Sanatorium from the 61st day before the expiration of the first year, where the sleep is still expected on the shield, daily medical physical education, massage courses, inductothermia, magnetotherapy. Supported by a dispensary observation from a specialist up to 2 years.
Diagnostics of the spinal compression fracture in children
It is very important to recognize and treat the vertebral fracture, in the future it can lead to a defect of the spinal column, and as a result, to paralysis of the limbs and even disability. Depending on the location of damage distinguish the fracture:
- the cervical spine;
- Breast Department;
- Lumbar Department.
The diagnosis of a compression fracture is carried out using a complex of procedures, among them:
- spinal radiography;
- CT scan;
- MRI;
- Densitometry to identify osteoporosis;
- General neurological inspection with evaluation of spinal cord functions.
Even in the case of a prosperous forecast, parents should be understood that the compression fracture The disease is very dangerous, able to lead to paralysis of the limbs and complete immobilization. In case of injury, the back of the child needs to show a doctor, self-medication will not bring any fruits, except for lost time. The spine is treated, it successfully makes specialists, relying on the rehabilitation system and prevention.
