T3 compression fracture I sustained a T3 compression fracture approximately 14 months ago. I also have a C4-C6 cervical fusion from an auto accident 10 yrs ago. I am a heart patient with SVT. While taching a week ago I did the valsalva manuevor and felt a pop and instant pain. Since then I am swollen around my right scapula area and pain that will not cease. The pain runs up my neck and tingling and numbness in my right arm. The initial fracture was caused from a 14 foot fall off a roof backwards landing on a cement sidewalk. I was told it was a severe fracture. I have taken pain pills, anti-inflammitory pills, as well as xanax. None of which has helped. My question is this: 1) will I need surgery to correct this, and 2) how long will it take for this T3 compression fracture to heal?
Hello, A thoracic spinal cord fracture is considered healed after six months. If the pain is not controlled by conservative treatment, probably surgery may be needed (kyphoplasty, or posterior stabilization for example). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.