 Posted 02/12/2009 15:10:36
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| Hi I was involved in a road accident earlier this year and sustained a compressed spinal fracture, when I was eventually discharged from hospital I requested repeat prescriptions from my gp and she asked if I had had a bone density scan, as they had a pilot scheme running for the over 50's ( I am 54 ) and a comment made in passing raises my question. she said "as this type of accident/injury can bring on osteoporosis" so as a routine I had the dexa scan and was diagnosed with Osteoporosis with a T score of -2.9 and I am taking Adcal once a week and chewable calcium twice a day. As I wasn't experiencing any problems prior to the accident is it possible that it was 'brought on' or is it purely a medical condition I had but was blissfully unaware of. ( thanks to a diligent GP I am now having the necessary treatment. ) I have noticed reading other posts some have been given advise or guidlines re what not to do re bending or not, as the case may be. I havn't had any discussions regarding this. could I be doing more harm than good by going about my daily life as normal as possible and trying to get my flexibility back especially as I already have collapsed vertabrae ? 6 months on I am still experiencing a lot of pain in my upper back which I assume is from damage to muscles and tendons, I am waiting results of an MRI scan will damage to muscle and tendons show up on an MRI scan ? Many thanks in anticipation Janet
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Posted 03/12/2009 13:54:10
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| Dear Janet Thank you for your interesting post to the forum. Osteoporosis is not caused by trauma but fragility fractures due to undiagnosed osteoporosis or osteopenia can be. A period of immobility following a fracture or trauma can result in marked loss of bone density which can exacerbate existing low bone density. Compression fractures normally heal within 8 to 10 weeks and often the bone will have altered in shape which can impact upon soft tissue and muscle resulting in localised or referred pain. In general an assessment with a physiotherapist may be beneficial with a view to developing an exercise programme to develop and maintain core muscle strength and flexibility. I would encourage you to ring the helpline to discuss your situation in more detail as we may be able to offer you much more specific information than is possible in this post. Best Wishes.
Best wishesHelpline Nurses
National Osteoporosis Society
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