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Bone Cement for Compression Fractures - Any Experience?

Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 18 4:06pm | Replies (14)
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@gina5009

Thank you for the information. I am 93 and have had4 fractures of the vertebrae. I refused the cement because for me there were too many serious side affects. Had some mild back pain until this week, when I was doing some leg lifts. Severe pain in the area just above the right hip. Great difficulty walking. Any suggestions?
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grrranny | @grrranny | Nov 15 5:10am

Whenever hubby's had that problem, he would see primary care doc who ordered X-rays, then when it showed compression fracture(s) he was referred to the spine specialist for an MRI and then referred to the spine surgeon.
For pain, he was prescribed the muscle relaxer cyclobenzaprine and hydrocodone with acetaminophen. Physical therapy after the second kyphoplasty (cement) of three of the out-patient surgeries.
Now only taking Extra-strength Tylenol.

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