Schmorls nodes

Posted by ariana1411 @ariana1411, Sep 15 11:39pm

Can someone help me to figure out what do I have schmorls nodes after a accident and it causes pain in my back amd all down my left side like nerve pain and numbness.

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gently | @gently | Sep 16 1:48am

schmorls nodes can be repaired with with percutaneous vertebroplasty where bone cement is injected into the vertebra. Usually it is only undertaken in cases like yours where the pain is not responsive to conservative measures. You might look for a minimally invasive spine specialist. You'd want someone experienced in the procedure.

laura1970 | @laura1970 | Sep 16 2:05pm

Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, to my knowledge, are done by interventional radiologists I favor kyphoplasty as the vertebral height is minimally compromised.

A discectomy or fusion, which can be done with a Minimal technique are done by a spine surgeon.

If it was me or one of my family members, I would favor starting with kyphoplasty as a more conservative technique. There is also minimal downtime (like half a day). I would reserve a spine surgeon for if the kyphoplasty was unsuccessful at relieving pain, neurologic symptoms