Treatment for other spinal fractures
For more severe fractures, such as those occurring from car accidents or falls from a great height, a combination of techniques may be needed to decompress affected nerves and nerve roots and to stabilize the spine. A laminectomy (removal of the lamina or back part of the vertebra) or a corpectomy (removal of the vertebral body) may be needed to create more space for compressed spinal nerves. Screws and rods may need to be inserted to temporarily hold the bones in place, and spinal fusion surgery may be performed to provide strength and long-term stability.
Recovery times for such surgical procedures vary, but Dr. Baig will ensure you understand what to expect to help you take control of your rehabilitation.
Dr. Baig is skilled and experienced in multiple forms of decompression and spinal fusion surgery, including less invasive lateral access spinal fusion surgery.
Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center offers specialist spine fracture treatment in Arizona. To discuss your medical needs, contact us today.
Spinal Compression Fracture Treatment in Phoenix
The treatment recommended for compression fractures varies depending on the extent of the injury and how it’s affecting your quality of life.
Nonsurgical treatments for compression fractures may include modifying your activities so as not to exacerbate pain, taking pain medications, and/or wearing a temporary back brace.
While healing times vary, compression fractures take about two to three months to fully heal.
Surgical treatment for compression fractures, when clinically indicated, usually involves either lumbar fusion surgery and other minimally-invasive surgical techniques.
Lumbar fusion surgery involves fusing or joining the vertebral bones together to repair fractures, reduce spinal pressure, and correct movement abnormalities. Minimally invasive treatment may involve treating the damaged vertebrae through a small incision using endoscopic techniques.
Dr. Baig can advise you which surgical option is most appropriate for your condition – contact us now for advice from our spine fracture specialists in Arizona.
WE DIAGNOSE THE ROOT
Chronic back pain can be debilitating and leave you feeling hopeless. When Craig wasn’t getting the care he felt he deserved, he reached out to Dr. Baig to get the help he needed.
Unfortunately, this is a common problem: People suffering from back pain see a doctor, get diagnosed with some type of “chronic” condition, obtain a prescription and perhaps go to a few physical therapy appointments. They feel a bit better for a time, but the root of the problem is never diagnosed or properly treated. This is how back pain can become chronic, and this is why people ultimately seek the help of Desert Spine and Scoliosis center, expert back surgeons in Phoenix.
Dr. Baig, one of the most respected back surgeons in Phoenix, helped Craig identify his problem by relying on his years of expertise as a spine specialist in Phoenix. With the proper treatment, Craig’s condition improved and he was able to get back into life without the terrible pain that had dragged him down for so long. This is what patients should reasonably expect from our team of Phoenix spine surgeons.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
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Your kind words and feedback are greatly appreciated by our entire team, and your review helps other patients make an informed decision about where to turn to for care.
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T.M. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig and his team are phenomenal. I had a compressed nerve due to a bulging disc and was able to be seen relatively quickly. Surgery was quick and flawless and I have no complaints at all. I truly appreciated how fast they worked to get me seen and out of all the pain I was in! Highly recommend them."
A.H. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig literally changed my life for the better. I had a severely pinched nerve in my neck and needed to get surgery. Immediately at my first consult I felt comfortable and in good hands. I even walked away with a smile on my face during that scary time.
Surgery day couldn’t have gone better. The team he had also had a great bedside manner and helped keep me calm.
After the surgery and in the recovery room, he came in and checked on me and made sure I was all good before releasing me."
S.D. ~ Actual Patient
"Dr Baig was going to be my second opinion for an upcoming scheduled spinal surgery. After my appointment, he will be my surgeon. He gave me a lot of information that was lacking from my other doctors. I felt very comfortable with Dr Baig and his entire office staff. Looking forward to living pain free after we strengthen my bones. It’s going to be a permanent fix and not a bandaid."
Consult Our Back Surgeons in Phoenix
Back pain can often be a result of an accident, injury, or congenital conditions such as scoliosis. Certain forms of back pain can be a result of the natural aging process, including conditions such as disc protrusion and spinal stenosis.
Today, advancements in imaging, and non surgical techniques have led to more treatment options than ever before, allowing us to return our patients the life they once knew…usually without the need for invasive spine surgery.
Typically, back surgeons in Phoenix offer one type of help, even though there are many others available. When you work with Dr. Baig at the Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, you can rest assured that everything is on the table when it comes to potential treatments that are accepted by the medical world.
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Compression fractures
Our osteoporosis patients are very close to our hearts, and we do our best to prevent painful compression fractures and to treat fractures that do occur with the most advanced, effective and least invasive procedures available. FOR COMPASSIONATE COMPRESSION FRACTURE TREATMENT IN PHOENIX, CONTACT DESERT SPINE AND SCOLIOSIS CENTER TODAY.
Osteoporosis causes the bones to weaken, which makes them susceptible to fractures and breaks caused by the stresses of day-to-day living. When osteoporosis affects the spine, patients can suffer a spinal compression fracture after even a very minor fall. These tiny cracks in the vertebrae can cause back pain that worsens after light back strain (i.e. picking up a bag of groceries) and makes bending or twisting difficult.
Multiple compression fractures can lead to significant changes in the spine. As vertebrae collapse, you may lose height and begin to bend forward to compensate for the changes (kyphosis). Your shorter spine can put pressure on the gastrointestinal system, causing digestive problems. It can also cause hip pain and even begin to compress the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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Spinal fractures
At Desert Spine and Scoliosis Center, Dr. Baig treats a variety of spinal fractures, ranging from painful compression fractures due to osteoporosis to the severe types of fractures that occur from car accidents or falls from a great height.
Whether you’re dealing with a compression fracture or a traumatic injury, Dr. Baig will always recommend the least invasive treatment option possible. He will only recommend surgery where less invasive treatment fails, or where conservative management is not possible.
SUCCESS STORIES
For an active 39 year old who participates in Jiujitsu, having a spinal fusion would not have been the right thing for her. We were able to get her back on the mat after a successful disc replacement and she is back living her life
NO MORE BACK PAIN!
For an active young mom, having a spinal fusion was out of the question.
She was back in the gym THE SAME DAY after she had an Endoscopic Decompression. Dr. Baig and is living life
PAIN FREE!
This personal trainer got a cervical disc replacement.
She was able to avoid a fusion, keep her her range of motion, and get back
into the gym
PAIN FREE!
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