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Suggest Treatment For Osteoporosis And Tail Bone Pain

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Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015
Question: I have osteoporosis. I fell about three weeks ago an thought I hurt my tailbone. Could it be a co
Mores ion fracture of the spine. What would be the difference in symptoms. Would there be any treatment?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Spinal cord compression should be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Spinal cord compression due to a vertebral compression fracture should be suspected clinically and if evident high dose dexamethasone should be administered before confirmation of diagnosis. MRI of spine or CT myelogram can be advised for diagnosis. Surgical decompression would be the treatment of choice in such a case in consultation with a spinal surgeon.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest Treatment For Osteoporosis And Tail Bone Pain

Brief Answer: Spinal cord compression should be ruled out Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Spinal cord compression due to a vertebral compression fracture should be suspected clinically and if evident high dose dexamethasone should be administered before confirmation of diagnosis. MRI of spine or CT myelogram can be advised for diagnosis. Surgical decompression would be the treatment of choice in such a case in consultation with a spinal surgeon. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil