Orthobullets L1 Compression Fracture

Orthobullets L1 Compression Fracture FAQ

What are the radiographic findings of an l2 compression fracture?

Radiographs of the entire spine reveal a L2 compression fracture with 30% loss of vertebral body height loss and 15 degrees of local kyphosis. What would be the appropriate management for this patient?

What is a compression fracture of the lumbar spine?

Anatomy and Function of the Spine Compression fractures of the spine usually occur at the bottom part of the thoracic spine (T11 and T12) and the first vertebra of the lumbar spine (L1). Compression fractures of the spine generally occur from too much pressure on the vertebral body.

What are the treatment options for l1 osteoporotic wedge compression fractures?

Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of an L1 osteoporotic wedge compression fracture. Patients with compression fractures that do not compromise the spinal canal can be treated by means of a kyphoplasty. The use of a percutaneous balloon allows for expansion of the fractured vertebrae.

What is an osteoporotic compression fracture?

summary Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures are very common fragility fractures of the spine that affect up to 50% of people over 80 years old. Diagnosis can be made with lateral radiographs. Determining the acuity of a fracture requires an MRI or bones scan.