Treatment of compression fractures in the elderly

The treatment of compression fractures in the elderly includes non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. The specific treatment should be selected according to the severity of fractures, the patient's health status and other factors. The treatment methods for compression fractures in the elderly mainly include non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. The specific treatment method should be selected according to the severity of the fracture and the health status of the patient. The following is some information about the treatment of compression fractures in the elderly: 1. Non-surgical treatment: bed rest: In the early stages after a fracture, patients need bed rest to relieve pain and prevent further fracture progression. Bed rest is usually 6 - 8 weeks, depending on how well the fracture heals. Medication: Your doctor may prescribe medications to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote fracture healing, such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, calcium, etc. Physical therapy: Physical therapy can help relieve pain, strengthen muscles and improve joint mobility. Common physical therapy methods include hot compress, cold compress, massage, acupuncture, etc. Rehabilitation training: After fracture healing, patients need rehabilitation training, including back muscle exercise, balance training, walking training, etc., to restore body function. Bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebral body to increase stability and strength and relieve pain. This procedure is less invasive and faster to recover.Percutaneous kyphoplasty: Similar to percutaneous vertebroplasty, but can restore vertebral height by balloon expansion while injecting bone cement. Open surgery: For severe fractures or patients who are not suitable for minimally invasive surgery, open surgery may be required, such as open reduction and internal fixation. In addition to the choice of treatment methods, the treatment of compression fractures in the elderly also needs to pay attention to the following points: 1. Prevention of complications: Long-term bed rest is easy to lead to complications such as lung infection, urinary system infection, deep vein thrombosis, etc., so it is necessary to pay attention to prevention. 2. Nutritional support: The elderly need adequate nutritional support after fracture to promote fracture healing and physical recovery. 3. Fall prevention: The elderly are prone to falls, so it is necessary to pay attention to fall prevention, such as improving the living environment and using assistive devices. In short, the treatment of compression fractures in the elderly requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors and the development of personalized treatment programs. During the treatment process, patients need to actively cooperate with doctors, pay attention to rest and nutrition, prevent complications. At the same time, family members also need to give patients care and support to help patients recover as soon as possible.