Viewing 6 posts - 7 through 12 (of 24 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • cotymorris
    Member
    Post count: 14

    I understand, But I have read forums where bone stimulator have been used to help heal the pars. And the individual went back to a active lifestyle?
    For me football is something I want to continue, Is there a chance that I will heal without surgery?, if so what would be the circumstances that this happened? Thanks

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
    Moderator
    Post count: 8656

    The circumstances that are required to have these fractures heal are recent fracturing, rest with bracing and no evidence of instability. More likely than not, these fractures have been present for at least 4-5 years. However if your are one of the rare individuals who just fractured at the age of 20, then there is a chance that with appropriate care, these can heal.

    In my experience, about 50% of individuals with a new fracture will heal using activity restriction and bracing. I don’t think the bone stimulators work for these fractures but you can try them as they won’t hurt you. These stimulators are quite expensive however so you might want to rethink stimulation.

    If the fractures are old, there is no chance that they will heal. The cartilaginous pannus (fibrous scar between the fracture fragments) however can heal and the pain will be reduced if that happens.

    You have risk with football. As long as you understand that risk, playing is your decision.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    cotymorris
    Member
    Post count: 14

    Thanks for your help. I have another question if you were going to place a device on the skin of the back say a bone stimulator directly over a L5 pars fracture and the stim head was the size of a u.s. quarter where would you place it? Is the l5 the first bump on the back above the tail bone? And would you put it directly on it or directly next to it?
    Thanks

    cotymorris
    Member
    Post count: 14

    I was wondering can you help me with a bone stimulator spot, where would you put one? The piece is the size of a quarter. just one.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
    Moderator
    Post count: 8656

    I am unclear what stimulator you have as all the ones I am familiar with have either two pads or a field generator like a thick belt. I cannot help you with the pad placement for only one pad.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    cotymorris
    Member
    Post count: 14

    I have a ultrasound bone stimulator. Just stays stationary where I put it.
    So I have to treat one side at a time. Just wondering if I should put it on the Spinous process just above the top of my tail. Or for instance if i’m treating the left side. should I be centered with the spinous process or a little about or below this? Not sure if the unit will help, but I want to give it a try. Thanks so much

    Coty Morris

Viewing 6 posts - 7 through 12 (of 24 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.