What is the treatment for the marginal asteothytosis in D12 and L1 vertebral bodies?
Patient: hi i am vikas . i am suffering back-pain from last 1 year and doctor tell me that marginal asteothytosis are seen in visualized vertebror mind enterrior wedging in D12 and L1 vertebral bodies . what are the solutions for this disease? Please advice me Thanks vikas Doctor: Hi Vikas,You have marginal osteophytosis with anterior wedging in D12-L1. The probable causes are osteoporosis,thyroid disease,spinal infection,trauma.It would be good if you rule out the causes to prevent trauma to other vertebrae.Depending upon the cause you would need to take medicine course .These are prescription medicines so it would be good if you visit a nearby orthopedic.Coming on to the treatment part ,depending upon the severity of the fracture(wedging) it will be decided if it can be conservatively treated or not.For conservative treatment following options are availablePhysiotherapy(includes rest,strengthening of limbs and abdominal,ergonomic advises)Lumbar braceAnd the operative procedures areVertebroplastyspinal fusionHope you get well soon and this helps youThank you