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Compression Fracture Treatment/Recovery

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I recently compressed my L1 vertebra 30% (anterior).
I am wearing a torso brace for the next 12 weeks and have had no other treatment prescribed as of yet.
I have little if any pain and no other injuries.However, I am an army infantry officer (35 y/o) and carry a large rucksack, run, and conduct airborne/parachute operations as a regular part of my job. I am trying to get an answer to the following: Is kyphoplasty a reasonable option for me? Or is it generally intended for older/osteo patients?
Specifically, should restoring the vertebral height (via the baloon injection, then bone cement) be a big concern of mine given the stress I will put my back under in the future? Or should I just recover well, take it slow getting back in running/sit-up shape and not worry about it too much?Lastly I have read that compression fractures make people 5 times more likely to suffer another one. But I only see this statistic offered in the context of osteo-sufferers.
Is it true for injury-induced compression fractures as well?Any help/advice I can get is appreciated.
Thanks, John2.

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    I am interested in the answers given to this inquiry, as I am now dealing with a traumatic compression fracture of T 12 resulting from a fall on New Year’s day. Don’t see the reply here- can you tell me what you know? Thanks,S. Friedman : However, I am an army infantry officer (35 y/o) and carry a large rucksack, run, and conduct airborne/parachute operations as a regular part of my job.: I am trying to get an answer to the following: Is kyphoplasty a reasonable option for me? Or is it generally intended for older/osteo patients? Specifically, should restoring the vertebral height (via the baloon injection, then bone cement) be a big concern of mine given the stress I will put my back under in the future? Or should I just recover well, take it slow getting back in running/sit-up shape and not worry about it too much?: Lastly I have read that compression fractures make people 5 times more likely to suffer another one. But I only see this statistic offered in the context of osteo-sufferers. Is it true for injury-induced compression fractures as well?: Any help/advice I can get is appreciated. Thanks, John: 2.

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    I am 49 yeras old. Had Car accident four months ago. Had compressed farctur-T12- Went under pysical Therapy to strengthen back Muscle. So far had 17 PhTherapy sessions preceeded by 30 minutes thermal Therpay. Still have severe pain in the lower part of my back. Nerves are not effected. Expect that there is mild numness mostly on left leg while laying down. I cannot walk for more that 15 minutes because of the lower back pain. The inclination in TH12 position (Angle of cuveture is 46 degrees. some doctors told me that I need a surgery while others said that lets continue Phsical Therapy. I can sit with less pain that while standing or walking;and even for a long time. Should I go for surgery. What are the risks. What are the chance for full recover. I am diabetic taking Dimicron pills. Overall health is Ok- never had a surgery or being hospitalized. Had cervical disk in 1997 and was recoverd by phsical therapy. Best regards

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