MDI Clinic Medical Center offers qualified solution of any spine-related problems, successful conservative treatment and, if necessary, effective surgical intervention.

Causes of spinal fractures

Among the most common situations in which people break their spine:

• accidents;
• of the fall;
• sports activities under extreme stress;
• gunshot wounds.

Among the factors that increase the risk of fractures are weakened bones, provoked:

• osteoporosis;
• with tumors;
• with infections.

These conditions interfere with normal bone resistance to extreme loads, so fractures can occur even with minor traumatic events.

Symptomatology of spinal fractures

The severity of the manifestations of the fracture depends on the type of fracture and its impact on nearby nerves. It is worth considering that spinal fractures are not always accompanied by pain. Therefore, consultation with a qualified trauma doctor is essential for any traumatic event.

Among the symptoms of a fracture:

• sudden pain;
• swelling in the area of trauma;
• weakness in the arms or legs;
• numbness;
• difficult movements;
• paralysis.

The specific symptomatology depends on the impact on the radicle or spinal cord.

Fracture diagnosis

MDI Clinic specialists use such methods to visualize the patient’s spine condition:

• Radiography. Allows for the detection of structural integrity abnormalities directly, as well as abnormal movements during flexion or extension.
• CT. It is used to create a three-dimensional model of an image. In some situations, patients are injected with contrast material to visualize pathological changes in bone structures.
• MR. Directed to examine and analyze the soft tissues of the spine. Allows diagnosis of ligaments, intervertebral discs and spinal cord.

Treatment of spinal fractures in Israel

At MDI Clinic, the selection of a specific treatment method for spinal fractures is based on an accurate diagnosis, the type of fracture and the level of instability. Based on the results of the examination, doctors categorize the type of fracture into categories:

• Fracture. Bone tissue breaks down under pressure. The most common of these injuries is a vertebral body compression fracture. Multiple compression fractures result in a forward curvature of the spine called kyphosis. In some cases, bone fragments are trapped inside the spinal column. This variety is called a burst fracture.
• Offset. This type of injury involves a situation in which the ligaments or discs connecting the vertebrae are torn or stretched. This entails spinal instability and spinal cord compression. In such situations, the patient is prescribed stabilization or a special corset
• Displaced fracture. Incorporates the characteristics of the previous two varieties and is among the most painful conditions requiring surgical intervention.

Separately, experts distinguish whiplash injuries in the neck region, requiring mainly conservative solutions, as well as excessive mobility of vertebrae, which can affect the spinal cord and spinal nerves as a result of friction.

Based on the specific problem, conservative treatment options may be prescribed, which may include rest and stabilization, physical therapy, or medication.

Surgery for spinal fractures

Specific methods of surgical intervention are determined by the doctor depending on the condition of the patient, the prognosis for the development of complications and individual characteristics of the patient.

Among the techniques used are:

• decompression to remove bone fragments pressing on the spinal cord;
• Stabilization with a graft, to provide long-term stability of the spine;
• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, which involves injecting bone cement into the affected vertebrae.

MDI Clinic – qualified and effective treatment of spinal fractures

The experts at the medical center have impressive experience treating patients with fractures of varying degrees and severity. The professional care of leading Israeli doctors brings patients back to normal life and preserves the function of the spine.

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