Lumbar Fracture unspecified

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Definition:
The most common fractures of the spine occur in the thoracic (midback) and lumbar spine (lower back) or at the connection of the two (thoracolumbar junction). These fractures are typically caused by high-velocity accidents, such as a car crash or fall from height. Because of the energy required to cause these spinal fractures, patients often have additional injuries that require treatment. The spinal cord may be injured, depending on the severity of the spinal fracture.
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Symptoms
  • Severe pain in low back
  • Pain worse with movement
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Radiating pain into the legs
  • Weakness in the legs
  • Loss of ROM in the lumbar spine
Causes
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Fall from height
  • Direct blow
  • Sports collision
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tumors
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Core stabilization strengthening
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening

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