The Impact of Vertebral Compression Fractures

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Osteoporosis means “porous bones,” and is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, often leading to fractures of the hips, spine and wrists. Fractures are often the first visible sign of osteoporosis and if left unrecognized and untreated can have a profound effect on a person’s quality of life and daily activities. We learn about the causes and how to prevent osteoporosis from Dr. Heather Hofflich, DO, FACE. as well as treatment options with Dr. Douglas Beall, MD including the Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty. Finally we get to hear from two patients who benefited from a kyphoplasty and how their quality of life has improved.
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  • @deborahhicks580
    @deborahhicks5802 жыл бұрын

    i had my first compression fracture at the age of 26!!! I was told I had bones that were more common in someone over 65 to make a long story short many years later I was found to be a full blown celiac of which I am sure was the cause of my osteopororsis .Now I am 68 ,and am suffering with compression factures but I cant get ssi to approve anything they made me do 6 weeks of P.T. and I think the traction they used did me more harm I am in so much pain and I cant get any help( it took weeks to get a MRI )I would love to get this done hurrah for you who have gotten through the red tape!I dont know how much longer I can take this as well as siactica pain that the wont let me have injections for I am ready to give up !!! I cant find a way to even get comfortable to sleep! this sounds so wonderful!!! like a ,real blessing

  • @chrismontalban5538

    @chrismontalban5538

    Жыл бұрын

    I relate to you so much, Deborah! They told me it would be a $1408 copay and I told them they had a better chance of seeing God because I don't make that amount in a month! I've been applying the J&J Back Plaster that I buy at the grocery store for $6 a pack plus some old Salon Pas patches that I reuse by putting Vick's rub on and I'm getting on halfway decent. I'd love to be able to afford that procedure like those gals but it may be awhile. I have faith and hope, though! Bless you, Deb!

  • @msabirhafeez
    @msabirhafeez Жыл бұрын

    A spinal fracture is the most difficult condition to recover or heal. I suggest early surgery such as Laminectomy To ease pressure in vertebrae bodies. let spine heal in best natural alignment

  • @wellnesscanceradvocate8564
    @wellnesscanceradvocate856411 ай бұрын

    Bone density should be done on all patients who had chemo and radiation. I didn't even know I had it till a fracture occurred.

  • @jahtooraw
    @jahtooraw3 жыл бұрын

    I think I got nerve damage from my Vertabrae compression fracture

  • @cindylutz7442
    @cindylutz74427 ай бұрын

    Not just the "elderly". I'm 62, diagnosed with very, very advanced osteoporosis at 61, not "screened" because I was too young; we had to ask for a DEXA. For me, that was...several years (?) too late. I was already having chronic back pain due to injuries that shouldn't have happened, but no doctor/medical professional ever hinted at osteoporosis. My husband fractured two vertebrae at age 59; his doctor didn't suggest a DEXA even though he already had documented fractures. My husband's situation is improvable. Mine is so advanced, even improvement will likely still have me in the "severe" category. I'm strong and active still, I can push through pain up to a point, but my life is nonetheless very different than I expected it would be. Don't lead people to believe it's only the "elderly". Even doctors are like, "meh" I think, because they assume you're 80, 85, 90...you're slowing down anyway just take your meds and get on with it. I'm still trying to work, for crying out loud. Help me, don't write me off as "elderly". (Don't write anyone off, but you know what I mean.)

  • @CatherineFlorer-vc4kl
    @CatherineFlorer-vc4klАй бұрын

    I slipped on ice a couple of years ago. Suffered a compound fracture on my L-12. I started suffered pain in my right hip. I went to my doctor for a bone dexa scan. Then diagnosed with osteoporosis. Still in pain. Lost muscle mass in my right hip. What can I do to help me improve my health???

  • @laragreene8328
    @laragreene83284 жыл бұрын

    Stupid doctors keep telling ppl to take calcium for osteoporosis .Calcium dosent work alone.....it takes other vitamins and minerals to strengthen bones! Calcium alone doesnt work! Ill be glad when they stop that wrong advice!

  • @theblackdiamondcitizen

    @theblackdiamondcitizen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am taking Terifrac naming Injection on daily basis for my compression fracture..

  • @joeblack1126
    @joeblack11265 жыл бұрын

    It sounds unbelievably easy I have osteoporosis am 65 years old male I have had the bone dexa scan The controller said I have 4 compression fracture's of vertebra, HELP.

  • @leeaprice464
    @leeaprice4643 жыл бұрын

    Y'all old ladies are so lucky it took that long to notice something was wrong. I'm 32 and I have it already. I've already had a kyphoplasty, too.

  • @lorettatomplait3270

    @lorettatomplait3270

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was 32 as well when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I'm in my mid 40s now.

  • @hollyfreeman2117

    @hollyfreeman2117

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 17 and have it sadly… 16 when it happened. I’ll need surgery and feel too young for this.

  • @bradd188

    @bradd188

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jesus I guess I’m not alone. I’m 28 and I’ve got it however the issues started at the age of 23. I don’t know what’s worse the 3 fractured vertebrae in my back or dealing with the drug addiction from self medicated cuz I certainly couldn’t get anything from my doc when this first started. Hard fucking life being a 28 year old man supposed to provide for my family and I’m all fucked up. Makes ya feel pretty useless I must say.

  • @islamic31399
    @islamic31399 Жыл бұрын

    It's great 👍👍👍

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire79745 жыл бұрын

    I've been,diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. In my late 20s , I had 6 fractured vertebrae in my thoracic section. I having been back since. Need to get a check,up. He said I had the,bones of a senior citizen.

  • @reem.ghannoum

    @reem.ghannoum

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did you overcome this?

  • @benben-ro1cr

    @benben-ro1cr

    4 жыл бұрын

    How are you now?0

  • @lorettatomplait3270

    @lorettatomplait3270

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was diagnosed at 32. I was told I had bones of a 90 year old. I have 6 old compression fractures in my thoracic and lumbar regions.

  • @cMaslow

    @cMaslow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you’re doing ok Sean. What treatments did you undertake? Hope your condition is better now, suffering from something similar.

  • @seanmcguire7974

    @seanmcguire7974

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cMaslow I had physical therapy. But that's it. I stopped treating it for almost 10 years. I know its gotten worse since now I've lost 3 to 4 inches in height

  • @THEBEANLORD4
    @THEBEANLORD45 ай бұрын

    No ostioporosis but i have 4 compression vertebrea fractures from a combination of being 320lbs at 16 and being a national wrestler from ages 13 to 15 I rode bmx all through my youth I benched 335lbs at 270lbs at 17 years old a misdiagnosis of a torn labrum hitting my hip on a garbage can at 22mph on a bike and im only 18 years old so they didnt want to "waste" a fucking chest xray

  • @hamdisalad2459
    @hamdisalad24594 жыл бұрын

    My mum have this compression fracture and she can't walk

  • @niniahsoliva2651

    @niniahsoliva2651

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is ur mum now? My mum is doing the same😢

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire79743 жыл бұрын

    What can you do of the fractures are old?

  • @CatherineFlorer-vc4kl
    @CatherineFlorer-vc4klАй бұрын

    Compression fracture. Not compound

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