Surgical treatment of spinal compression fractures
Surgical treatment of spinal compression fractures is indicated for compression of nerve structures (spinal cord, nerve roots), instability of the spine, and severe pain. For example, if the height of the vertebral body on radiographs decreases by more than 50%, instability of the spine occurs, which can lead to dynamic (movement-related) compression of nerve structures. In this case, surgery is necessary to prevent damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots.
There are several types of surgeries that are performed in our Center for spinal compression fractures. Depending on the type of fracture and the severity of compression of nerve structures, the doctor may choose one or another type of surgery. The main principles of surgical intervention for spinal fractures are decompression of nerve structures (if there are signs of compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots by bone structures), as well as stabilization (fixation in a physiologically advantageous position) of the damaged vertebral segment.