Vertebral Compression Fracture
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Vertebral Compression Fracture
and "kyphoplasty. " пїЅ These involve putting a cement material or device into the collapsed back bone. Doctors do not always agree whether these treatments help. Many doctors do not recommend that people with a vertebral compression fracture from osteoporosis have these treatments. That's because doctors don't know how much they help with pain, and they can have serious downsides. пїЅ пїЅ
When will the pain from my fracture get better? " пїЅ For most people, the pain will get better in 4 to 6 weeks. But people can have pain that lasts up to 3 months. пїЅ пїЅ
Can I do anything to improve the healing process? " пїЅ To help with healing, you can follow all of your doctor's instructions. This will probably include doing gentle back stretches while your fracture is healing, and other back exercises when your pain gets better. To learn which stretches and exercises to do, your doctor might have you work with a physical therapist (exercise expert). пїЅ пїЅ
It's important to be active as soon as possible after your pain gets better. Being active will help keep your back and bones as strong as possible. пїЅ пїЅ
When should I call my doctor or nurse? " пїЅ After treatment, your doctor or nurse will tell you when to call him or her. In general, you should call him or her if you: пїЅ пїЅ
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- Have severe pain, or pain that gets worse
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Anatomy of the back
Low back pain can be caused by problems with the muscles, ligaments, discs, bones (vertebrae), or nerves. Often back pain is caused by strains or sprains involving the muscles or ligaments. These problems cannot always be seen on imaging tests, such as MRIs or CAT scans.
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Anatomy of the back
Low back pain can be caused by problems with the muscles, ligaments, discs, bones (vertebrae), or nerves. Often back pain is caused by strains or sprains involving the muscles or ligaments. These problems cannot always be seen on imaging tests, such as MRIs or CAT scans.
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Foods rich in calcium include ice cream, soy milk, breads, kale, broccoli, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, almonds, yogurt, ready-to-eat cereals, beans, and tofu. Foods rich in vitamin D include milk, canned tuna fish, cod liver oil, yogurt, ready-to-eat-cereals, cooked salmon, canned sardines, mackerel, and eggs. Some of these foods are rich in both.
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Foods and drinks with calcium and vitamin D
Foods rich in calcium include ice cream, soy milk, breads, kale, broccoli, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, almonds, yogurt, ready-to-eat cereals, beans, and tofu. Foods rich in vitamin D include milk, canned tuna fish, cod liver oil, yogurt, ready-to-eat-cereals, cooked salmon, canned sardines, mackerel, and eggs. Some of these foods are rich in both.
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