Study Shows Arthritis Patients Are At Risk For Vertebral Fractures
                     STUDY SHOWS ARTHRITIS 
PATIENTS ARE AT RISK FOR 
VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
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CONTENT
01 INTRODUCTION
02 REASONS BEHIND A COMPRESSION 
FRACTURE
03 RISK FACTORS OF COMPRESSION 
FRACTURE
04 SIGNS OF COMPRESSION FRACTURE
05 TREATMENTS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 
SPINE
06 HOW TO PREVENT COMPRESSION FRACTURES?
INTRODUCTION
The bones stacked on each other forming spine are called 
the vertebrae. Any break or fracture in your vertebrae is 
called a compression fracture. The spine supports your 
weight and protects the spinal cord and other nerves. 
According to the orthopedic experts of 
spine fracture treatment in Vadodara, compression 
fractures make the vertebrae collapse, forming a stooped 
posture. The fracture can also cause bone pieces to press 
on the spinal cord and nerves, causing a decrease in the 
amount of blood and oxygen received by the spinal cord.
REASONS BEHIND A COMPRESSION 
FRACTURE
Osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthrit is are the two 
main reasons behind compression fractures. 
Rheumatoid arthrit is is a chronic and autoimmune 
joint disease and is a complication of rheumatoid 
arthrit is. Major accidents, sports injuries, and 
tumors in the spine can also lead to compression 
fractures.
RISK FACTORS OF COMPRESSION 
FRACTURE
The specialists of spine fracture 
treatment in Vadodara opinionate 
that women after menopause are at 
a greater risk of being aff ected by 
compression fractures. While older 
men also develop compression 
fractures, women are at a higher 
risk.
SIGNS OF 
COMPRESSION 
AccorFdiRngA tCo TthUe eRxEperts of spine fracture 
treatment in Vadodara, the following are a few of 
the signs of compression fracture
• Progressive back pain that worsens with time
• Stooping posture
• Unable to bend or twist your spine
• Weak muscles with problems while walking
• Finding it diffi cult to control your bladder 
because of nerve damage
TREATMENTS FOR 
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 
STrePatImNenEts for rheumatoid arthritis spine focus on relieving pain and 
stabilizing the bones in the spine. Depending upon the severity, your 
doctor may recommend one or all of the below-mentioned:
• Your healthcare provider may prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory 
drugs (NSAIDs) or muscle relaxers to ease pain.
• Recommendation of braces that limit your spine movement, thereby 
reducing pain.
• Prescribing bisphosphonates slows down bone loss, thereby stabilizing 
bones and preventing fractures.
• Experts also recommend minimally invasive procedures like 
vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty to relieve pain and improve mobility. In 
vertebroplasty, bone cement is injected into the vertebrae through a 
needle. An inflatable device filled with cement is inserted in 
kyphoplasty to strengthen the bones.
HOW TO PREVENT COMPRESSION 
FRACTURES?
Follow these simple tips to avoid compression 
fractures:
• Include enough Vitamin D and calcium to 
strengthen your bones.
• Follow a healthy l ifestyle and quit drinking and 
smoking.
• Keep your bone health in check by visit ing your 
doctor regularly.
At Vaishvi Orthopedic Hospital, our expert 
orthopedic surgeons in 
spine fracture treatment in Vadodara off er the best 
treatment for vertebrae fractures, osteoporosis, 
rheumatoid arthrit is, and other bone-related 
issues. Book an appointment today.
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