Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 14 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 187-193
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240225
A Thorough Physical Therapy Program for a Patient with a Conservatively Handled Thoracic Vertebral Fracture: A Case Report
Sanjivani Nikhil Kamble1, Shivani Satish Lalwani2, Ramkumar Dubey3, Tushar J. Palekar4
1Associate Professor, Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2Resident, Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
3Resident, Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
4Principal, Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Corresponding Author: Shivani Satish Lalwani
ABSTRACT
Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are common in the thoracolumbar spine. Thoracolumbar spinal compression fractures are caused by a trauma process referred to as flexion compression. As the initial component, this mechanism usually affects the longitudinal ligament at the front and the front half of the vertebral body. The most obvious indication is pain. An individual who was 48 years old was presented to the multispecialty facility on February 9th, 2023, with concerns about pain in the midback region along with difficulty in sitting since the morning. The patient reported a road traffic accident that he experienced in the morning, while he was riding his bicycle, a two-wheeler from the back side dashed his bicycle which led to the fall of the patient from a certain height straight to the ground. MRI and an X-ray of the vertebral column on an identical day indicated a D12 vertebral stable compression fracture mainly of the anterior column with a slight extension of fracture going toward the right pedicle along with no neuro deficit bilaterally. Earlier mobility, adequate lower-extremity and spinal muscle power, relief from pain, and a satisfactory quality of life expectancy are vital considerations. The vertebral fracture rehabilitation course is effective, as indicated by statistically noteworthy gains in physical ability and a healthy lifestyle. The present case study depicts a thorough rehabilitation approach for individuals who went through conservative spinal vertebral fracture therapy.
Key words: Vertebral compression fracture, physical therapy, conservative management, early rehabilitation, Quality of life, Treatment regimen