Thoracic vertebrae compression fracture

[Firefly]

Hi,

Currently suffering from one (two months in) and unable to stalk. Anyone had one ? How did it go ? Did you get back to stalking ok ?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

TIA Ff

 

[scotch_egg]

Keep the brace on and rest is my advice. I fractured my T1 in 2013. I have had far more trouble with the ruptured disc between L4 and L5.

 

[Ratel]

Had compressed fracture of lower L vertebrae some 32 years ago. Long time on back in cast. Then spent 6 months in corset. Suffered since on occasion with a kind of spasm/seizure pain. Now the back man tells me spinal channel is getting tighter. Had injections onto nerve ganglia which has helped, but trying to stay away from surgery at my tender age.

 

[opticron1]

Seen and heard of a few similar injuries over the years - a few due to parachute jumps - but most from jumping or falling from height.
If you're getting physio, stick with their advice and don't try and hurry the recovery. If you start getting pins and needles or numbness in you lower limbs get back in touch with neuro team....
If the fracture remains unstable or is a risk to the spinal cord, stabilisation surgery may be an option, but try and avoid that if possible, good luck with recovery.