Thoracic 12 compression fracture 50 days thigh paroxysm, consider the compression of the thoracic nerve root caused by, recommended to give medication, surgical treatment.
1. If the thigh pain is mild and the compression degree of thoracic 12 vertebra is less than 1/3 of normal vertebra, it is considered that the nerve root is edematous and the compression is mild, so it can be treated conservatively. It is recommended to continue bed rest, give pain medication (diclofenac sodium) and swelling medication (mannitol), when the lower limb throbbing pain disappeared, can be carried out in bed straight leg raising training, 1 week after wearing thoracic spine support to get out of bed activities.
2. If the thigh paroxysm is severe, and the compression degree of thoracic 12 vertebra is more than 1/3, and the local nerve root is severely compressed, surgery is recommended to relieve the compression of the nerve root and restore the height of the vertebral body. After surgery, bed rest for 3~5 days, during which straight leg raising exercise is performed, pain relieving drugs and anti-swelling drugs are used. Thereafter, wear a support to get out of bed.
Thoracic vertebral fracture with pain in the lower limbs is recommended to be treated under the supervision of a physician. The use of medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.