The treatment of lumbar compression fracture in the elderly specifically needs to be decided according to the degree of fracture and the physical condition of the elderly. Generally, mild compression of the vertebrae not more than 1/3 of the degree of compression, or the elderly body can not withstand surgery, can choose conservative treatment. However, for severe or violent fractures with more than 1/3 compression, surgery is recommended.
1. Conservative treatment: should be strictly bed rest, can lie on the back on a hard board bed, the fracture part of the thick pillow, so that the lumbar vertebrae overstretching, while more days after the bed can be slow back muscle exercise. Generally, the fracture will be healed in about 3 months. If pain occurs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be used, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium.
2. Surgery: You can choose percutaneous vertebroplasty or percutaneous cementoplasty, that is, using a needle to directly inject or pour bone cement into the compressed bone, so that the bone is strong and adhesive, which can heal the fracture quickly and is less traumatic, and the patient recovers more quickly.
It is recommended that the elderly lumbar compression fracture should not move the fracture part, and should go to the hospital in time to find out the degree of fracture, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.