Spine Fracture Treatment in Kathmandu

Spine Fractures and Spinal Injury

Spine fractures happen after falls from height, road accidents, or minor falls in people with weak bones. Stable fractures heal with a brace; unstable fractures or those pressing on nerves need surgery. Dr. Ramkrishna Dahal treats spinal and orthopedic trauma at Grande International Hospital, Kathmandu.

Symptoms

Severe back or neck pain after an injury
Numbness or weakness in arms or legs
Difficulty standing or walking

See a doctor urgently if

Any weakness or numbness after an injury: keep the person still and go to an emergency department

Treatment

First: A brace, pain control and early supervised walking for stable fractures.

If needed: Fixation with screws and rods, often through small incisions, and freeing of any compressed nerves.

Questions

Do all spine fractures need surgery?

No. Many stable fractures heal with a brace. Surgery is for unstable fractures or those injuring the nerves or spinal cord.