What is the most common injury to the thoracic spine?

What is the most common injury to the thoracic spine?

The most common causes of thoracic spinal cord injuries to the T9 – T12 levels are:

• Compression fractures.
• Osteoporosis.
• Trauma.
• Motor vehicle accidents.
• Birth defects.
• Tumors.
• Infections.

What happens if thoracic vertebrae is injured?

Following a thoracic spinal cord injury, individuals experience loss of motor control and sensation in the trunk and/or legs (paraplegia). Depending on the level and severity of the spinal cord injury, the amount of motor control and sensation spared will vary.

What does a fractured thoracic vertebrae feel like?

If the fracture is caused by a sudden, forceful injury, you will probably feel severe pain in your back, legs, and arms. You might also feel weakness or numbness in these areas if the fracture injures the nerves of the spine.

How is thoracic spondylosis treated?

Treatment Options Most of the time, spondylosis can be treated with non-operative therapies including spine-specialized physical therapy, low-impact exercise, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections. These conservative methods are among many therapies used to manage the symptoms caused by spondylosis.

How do you relieve upper thoracic back pain?

Because pain in the thoracic region is often caused by muscle tension and poor posture, initial treatment efforts focus on relieving the tension with stretching, massage, and over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Heat and/or ice therapy can help reduce muscle pain and stiffness as well.

Is thoracic spondylosis serious?

If you ignore the problem, your symptoms are likely to get worse and cause a lot of pain and stiffness in your upper back. If you do not seek professional help, the thoracic spondylosis could lead to neurological symptoms including weakness and numbness of the upper back and stomach which are more persistent.