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Flexion fractures

These include ‘compression’ and ‘burst’ fractures:

  • A compression fracture is where the front (anterior) of the vertebra is broken and collapses while the back (posterior) does not. It’s usually the result of the spine being forced forward and down, for example in a car accident or during sports including horse riding, skiing and rugby
  • A burst fracture is often caused by falling from a height where both the front and back of the vertebra is shattered and, in some cases, may cause a serious injury to the spinal cord

Treatment

Non-operative treatment: many flexion fractures don’t need surgery. You may be given a brace to limit your movement for up to three months and can then follow a targeted rehabilitation programme to gradually increase your activity.

Surgery: if your specialist decides that your fracture is unstable you may need fusion surgery to stabilise the fracture with metal screws and rods.

Important: This information is only a guideline to help you understand your treatment and what to expect. Everyone is different and your rehabilitation may be quicker or slower than other people’s. Please contact us for advice if you’re worried about any aspect of your health or recovery.

 

Lumbar decompression surgery

Lumbar decompression surgery is sometimes offered if your symptoms haven’t improved with other treatments. It can help improve pain and numbness in your legs which has been caused by spinal stenosis (pressure on the spine); a slipped disc; sciatica; or a spinal fracture.

Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation

Radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFA) is when an electrical current (produced by a radio wave) heats up an area of nerve tissue.

Caudal epidural injection

A caudal epidural injection is an injection into the spine to reduce pain and inflammation.

Disc replacement

This procedure, as well as anterior cervical discectomy, can be used to relieve pressure on the nerve roots or spinal cord caused by a slipped disc or bone spur, or a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. It is often carried out if fusion surgery has not improved your symptoms.

Laminectomy

Laminectomy is when part of the vertebrae (the lamina) is removed, along with the enlarged ligaments that are pressing on your spinal nerves.

Laminotomy

Laminotomy is where part of the lamina (bony canal behind the discs containing the spinal cord and nerves) is removed.

Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are minimally invasive, low risk procedures

Spinal fusion

If you have spinal instability, which can be caused by osteoarthritis or injury, this procedure is often used along with lumbar decompression.

Spinal injections

Spinal injections may be used with steroids to reduce pain and inflammation in a number of conditions including neck pain, back pain, joints or discs damaged by osteoarthritis, or stenosis

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