I discovered I have two stress fractures in my lower back. Today I had a MRI to confirm this. I am 78 and my doctor suggested medical cement. I have already had two lower back surgeries. I have lost about two inches in height. I am wondering if the cement will help with my height. I have been in severe pain. It hurts so bad getting out of bed. I have to hold on to the bed and walls to get downstairs. Will the cement help relieve the pain? I am unable to work around the house since this happened.
Hello, At which level you have got stress fractures in your back? Is at dorsal spine or lumbar spine? Medical cement you asked about is, we refer to as Vertebroplasty. This is effective measure to relieve pain and to maintain height of vertebra. You also had two back surgeries for which purpose? Please share details of surgeries and MRI report, so I will be able to guide you through definitive treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.