T10, T11 Burst Fracture

[RickS]

Originally Posted by mmglobal

Rick, sorry about your son's accident. We don't see too many of these types of injuries in the spine forums. They mostly happen to old folks, especially with osteoporosis.

Has the doctor mentioned the possibility of vertebroplasty or other such procedures intended to stabilize a burst fracture? Perhaps at his age and with the configuration of the fracture, they expect it to heal up without more siginficant intervention (than the brace.)

It's great news that he doesn't have symptoms other than easiliy controlled pain. To me, that sounds like they are not unstable or protruding into the spinal canal or foramen.

Please keep us posted. I look forward to hearing good news about his recovery!

All the best,

Mark

PS... Welcome to the forum!!

That seems to be case.

He had a CT Scan last week and we saw the Neurosurgeon again today. He says that the vertebrae appear to be aligned and healing up nicely. What a relief that was! Anyway, he'll need to wear the brace for another 2-4 weeks after which we should be able to start PT. I'll keep you informed of his progress.

Thanks for welcome and the kind words Mark!