Will a crushed vertebrae mend fully?

Answer by  John (9008)

Back injuries are always very difficult to treat. Sometimes, they heal fully, and sometimes they do not. A lot depends on how badly the vertebra is crushed. Another big factor is whether the spinal cord had any damage. Only a doctor can tell for sure how it will heal.

Answer by  Salena (93)

A crushed vertebrae is a hard thing to deal with. No one can actually know if it will fully heal. It all depends on the person. If you relax and treat it with care, the chances are way better at a full, or almost full recovery. Try consulting your local/family doctor if you need more help.

Answer by  Napasaurus (243)

Crushed vertebrae can be fully mended, but this is only likely if you heed your physicians advice and actively participate in a rehab program.

Answer by  ask123048 (128)

This depends on how severe the injury was/is. However, in general, yes, a crushed vertebrae will heal just as other bones do. Make sure to see a doctor and make sure that the vertebrae did not cause any nerve or brain damage.

Answer by  Anonymous

Yes, absolutely, Jesus can heal your crushed vertebrae.

Answer by  Anonymous

I have been receiving acupuncture and herbal medicine from JaSeng Alternative Hospital in Fullerton, CA for two months. I can walk without use of a crutch or cane and my back feels like it is 60% back to normal. I have four months of treatments left.

Answer by  kaboom969 (242)

This depends on how you interpret a crushed vertebrae. If you have a compressed verebrae, it will never go back the way it was before again. A crushed vertebrae will usually result in surgery called vertebroplasty. This is where they put a brace along your spine for support. For a burst fracture, it can be healed with a fusion procedure.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

No never you will have problems from it for the rest of your life the surgery they do doesn't even fix it completely.

Answer by  Anonymous

The bone will heal but not regain it's shape. It takes about 18 months before it stops really bothering you, but you will always know about it. (I've done it twice, once in 1989 and again last November. Some people never learn!)