Compression Fractures and Kyphoplasty ?

JimmyM73

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Joined : Jan 2021

Posts : 38

Posted 7/22/2023 2:56 PM (GMT 0)

My 70 year old active wife fell backwards onto concrete a week ago while operating a mower. She has been diagnosed with a compression fracture in L4 and L2 vertebrae and can barely stand without pain shooting down her right leg She is now under the care of physical therapists and has good days and bad days. A couple of doctors suggested Kyphoplasty to get her moving again so she wont lose muscle mass, endure weight gains and possible blood clots from being sedentary due to pain. I watched the many videos on the subject , however was wondering if anyone had personal experiences with such treatment and its recovery. So if anyone out can add something pro or con about this, your response will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jimmy

VinceInMT

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Joined : Mar 2018

Posts : 841

Posted 7/22/2023 3:43 PM (GMT 0)

My mother, who turns 90 this fall, had the procedure about 3 years ago. She’d tripped going into a store and fractured one of her vertebrae and was in pretty severe pain. After seeing a few doctors she had that procedure and had relief almost right away. She’s had no issues since. It seemed unusual that they’d fix a break by injecting a cement but is sort of makes sense.

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