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Suggest Treatment For Compression Fracture Of T6

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: I had a spinal fusion of the t3 to the t9 on the 26/3/15following an accident which caused a significant compression fracture of the t6, and also fractured the t3 4 & 5, I also broke my scapular in 5 places. At my 6week check I was informed that I now have a wedge compression fracture of the t9 which is moderately severe ... will it need to be fused to the t11 now and will the recovery period and pain post op be as long and as painful as the past 9 weeks has been. The surgeon has indicated that this extra surgery may be necessary

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
is there any cord compression at t 9

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
wedge compression leads to spinal cord compression.
At t 9 is there any cord compression. ?If compression is severe then surgery may be required.
If Wedge compression is more than 50 percent then surgery is required. Wedge compression can be measured by decrease in anterior vertebral height.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

No cord compression at t9. Approx. How long will the recovery period be if surgery is necessary

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Recovery may take 2 to 3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Recovery may take 2 to 3 months post surgery.

If fixation is stable you will have early recovery.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar