Thoracic 11 vertebral compression fracture has formed hunchback needs to be decided according to the degree of vertebral compression and stability of the treatment, generally including bed rest and other general treatment, local hot compresses and other physiotherapy, drug treatment and surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: It is recommended to rest in bed, pay attention to the overall consistency of the torso when turning over, and wear thoracic and dorsal supports.
2. Physiotherapy: mainly includes local hot compresses and other physiotherapy to improve local circulation and relieve specific pain.
3. Medications: anti-inflammatory and pain relieving drugs such as ibuprofen and celecoxib are common, and anti-osteoporosis drugs such as zoledronic acid can be used if osteoporosis exists in the elderly.
4. Surgery: For patients with compression fracture of more than 1/3 of the vertebral body or unstable vertebral body or with nerve and spinal cord injuries, surgery is feasible to restore the height of the vertebral body and improve the correction of deformity.
Patients with compression fracture of the 11th thoracic vertebrae who have formed a hunchback are recommended to consult the doctor in time and undergo standardized treatment as early as possible in order to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.