Vertebral fractures

Question 1

Describe surgical management

Answer 1

Helps to tabilise the spine and prevents spinal deformity

Question 2

Descrbie non-surgical management

Answer 2

Body casts, high dose of steroids, pain relief ie. morphine and paracetamol. Trials for prevalent fractures ie. trials of alendrionic acid

Question 3

Describe some ways of rehabillitation after vertebral fracture

Answer 3

Pain control, refrain from smoking, counselling and light activity

Question 4

Describe some complications of vertebral fractures

Answer 4

Mechanical - deformity in vertebral column and deteroration of neurological legion due to unstable fracture
Neurological defect - paralysis
Developement of new conditions - Developement of ileus, pressure sores

Question 5

What is the danger of a fracture dislocation of the cervical region of the vertebral column?

Answer 5

Trauma to the vertebral column may injure the spinal cord and affect sensory and motor function. This can cause parawesthesia or paralysis