Lateral Compression Fracture Pelvis

Lateral Compression Fracture Pelvis FAQ

What is the healing time for a pelvic fracture?

Treatment for a Broken Pelvis. Your doctor will probably prescribe pain medicine and physical therapy. It could take weeks or months to heal and for you to be pain-free, depending on the type and location of the break. With osteoporosis, you should eat a nutritious diet with plenty of protein, calcium, and vitamin D to strengthen your bones.

What causes pain in a compression fracture?

A compression fracture is the collapse of a bone, particularly the vertebrae. Although compression fractures can occur in any bone in the body, they are most troublesome and painful when they occur in the back, often resulting in lower back pain. Compression fractures of the vertebrae are can be caused by trauma, osteoporosis, or cancer.

What are the symptoms of a pelvic fracture?

The symptoms of a fractured pelvis include:Pain: pelvic fractures can be very painful. ...Deformity: Due to the break in the pelvis, one leg may appear shorter than the other or one side of the pelvis may appear larger than the other.Swelling and bruising: there will often be a lot of swelling and bruising around the site of the injury. ...More items...

How is a fractured pelvis treated?

You may need any of the following:Prescription pain medicine may be given. ...Bed rest will help protect your pelvis while the fracture heals.Apply ice on your hip joint or pelvis for 15 to 20 minutes every hour or as directed. ...Crutches or a walker may be needed to keep weight off the bone until it heals.More items...