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Could Compression Fracture In Thoracic Spine Be Due To Epidural Lumbar Spine Injections?
I recently had 2 Epidaural Lumbar Spine Injections that were moderately successful. But shortly thereafter I had a Chest X-ray, and discovered that I had a Compresssion Fracture in the Thoracic spine( T 12) and I m wondering if the fracture might have been caused by the injections ( I m 80, in excellent health, and have never had osteoporosis)
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Hello,
When a bone in the spine collapses, it is called a vertebral compression fracture.
These fractures happen most commonly in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), particularly in the lower vertebrae of the thoracic spine or in the lumbar spine.
These fractures usually lead to incapacitating back pain, a reduction in your mobility and often a decline in overall health.
A common cause of compression fractures is osteoporosis. This disease thins the bones, often to the point that they are too weak to bear normal pressure.
The thinning bones can collapse during normal activity, leading to a spinal compression fracture.
Trauma to the spinal vertebrae can also lead to minor or severe fractures. Such trauma could come from a fall, a forceful jump, a car accident, or any event that stresses the spine past its breaking point.
THOUGH IT IS VERY UNCOMMON BUT PROCEDURAL INTERVENTION BY AN INEXPERIENCED HEALTHCARE GIVER MIGHT LEAD TO IT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
When a bone in the spine collapses, it is called a vertebral compression fracture.
These fractures happen most commonly in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), particularly in the lower vertebrae of the thoracic spine or in the lumbar spine.
These fractures usually lead to incapacitating back pain, a reduction in your mobility and often a decline in overall health.
A common cause of compression fractures is osteoporosis. This disease thins the bones, often to the point that they are too weak to bear normal pressure.
The thinning bones can collapse during normal activity, leading to a spinal compression fracture.
Trauma to the spinal vertebrae can also lead to minor or severe fractures. Such trauma could come from a fall, a forceful jump, a car accident, or any event that stresses the spine past its breaking point.
THOUGH IT IS VERY UNCOMMON BUT PROCEDURAL INTERVENTION BY AN INEXPERIENCED HEALTHCARE GIVER MIGHT LEAD TO IT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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