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Compression fracture
by 513debbie, Jul 04, 2009 03:20PM
I fell a couple of weeks ago hurting my lower back. After x-rays, CAT scan and a MRI, I was diagnosed as having a compression fracture and crack in my L1. This past week, they performed a vertebroplasty. I "think" some of the pain is gone but now I have this horrible pressure in my lower back. Has anyone had this procedure and if so, can you tell me what to expect? I was told by the doctor that some people respond right away and walk out of the hospital painless. Txs.
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Some individuals do respond quickly, but not everyone has a quick recovery.
It just takes time and a lot of patience ---
Right now you are still newly postop and any spine surgery needs a window of recovery.
If you are still having significant problems after another 7-10 days, discuss with your doctor any additional options available to provide increased comfort.
The crack in your L1 vertebra is probably a more significant source of the pain. Think how much discomfort occurs with individuals who crack their ribs.
Just continue to take pain meds and use other methodology such as heat/ice to help reduce any associated inflammation of the surrounding muscles.
Hopefully you will feel better soon----