Dr. Jeffrey Spivak discusses sudden onset of acute or severe back pain and when you should be concerned that the new pain is related to or caused by a spinal fracture. He makes recommendations about how long to wait before seeing a doctor, and what kinds of tests should be performed once you do go to your physician.
Runtime: 1 min. 35 secs.
Dr. Spivak discusses the treatment options once you have officially been diagnosed with a spinal fracture. Treatment options range from rest and pain medication to minimally invasive procedures designed to restore stability and relieve pain, like kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty.
Runtime: 2 min. 35 secs.
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