Preventing and Treating Compression Fractures of the Spine Compression fractures of the spine typically cause pain in the thoracic (mid-spine) or lumbar (lower back) portions of the spine. They can be caused by osteoporosis, a car accident, a fall or other trauma. PIMA PAIN CENTER Prevention is the key It's much better to prevent compression fractures than to have to treat them after the damage has occurred. A DEXA scan - which measures the density of the bones - will show if you are at risk for fractures because of osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones. If so, medication can be injected into the low density area to make the bones stronger, while newer oral medications can actually help bones grow. When surgery is warranted If you do have a compression fracture of the spine, a minimally invasive surgery called Kyphoplasty is performed via a small incision in the back at the compressed vertebra. A small balloon is inserted through a tube and carefully inflated to widen the compressed area. Then, material placed in the inflated area quickly hardens to hold the opened shape. Height that has been lost due to compression fractures can be regained with kyphoplasty. To get to the root of any type of pain or behavioral/mental health issue, make an appointment at www.pimapaincenter.com or call 520-399-6000. We'll create a comprehensive, holistic plan to prevent fractures and other health issues, with everything you need all under one roof. THE FACES OF ALTERNATIVE PAIN TREATEMENT OUR FOCUS IS YOU At Pima Pain Center we are dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of your pain. We are focused on listening to our patients concerns, understanding their needs and truly providing the best care of each individual patient. Our physicians will work with you and your primary care doctor to design a treatment plan to decrease your pain and improve your life. We understand that living with pain can be an anxious time for you and your family. Our primary objective is to facilitate your recovery by providing nationally recognized quality care. Our staff of caring professionals is focused on meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. Pima Pain loves being a part of the Green Valley community. Our talented team is extremely dedicated to working with you. We've been here through thick and thin and we're not giving up. Along the way, we have won several prestigious awards from Tucson to Green Valley. Here are just a few: ALEM Jandol prestigio Center of Excellence United Healthcare TAIN MANAGEMENT C w 2018 EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER Ari Sally for TUNERS VOTES Ari Dully 2018 MAMY 20 19 Cruc WINNER Arising ARIZON KEY TOP 3 **** WINNER Artis Bolly TOP 3 ThreeBest Three A219 2021 AZ19 M/ Pinnacle award Preventing and Treating Compression Fractures of the Spine Compression fractures of the spine typically cause pain in the thoracic ( mid - spine ) or lumbar ( lower back ) portions of the spine . They can be caused by osteoporosis , a car accident , a fall or other trauma . PIMA PAIN CENTER Prevention is the key It's much better to prevent compression fractures than to have to treat them after the damage has occurred . A DEXA scan - which measures the density of the bones - will show if you are at risk for fractures because of osteoporosis , or thinning of the bones . If so , medication can be injected into the low density area to make the bones stronger , while newer oral medications can actually help bones grow . When surgery is warranted If you do have a compression fracture of the spine , a minimally invasive surgery called Kyphoplasty is performed via a small incision in the back at the compressed vertebra . A small balloon is inserted through a tube and carefully inflated to widen the compressed area . Then , material placed in the inflated area quickly hardens to hold the opened shape . Height that has been lost due to compression fractures can be regained with kyphoplasty . To get to the root of any type of pain or behavioral / mental health issue , make an appointment at www.pimapaincenter.com or call 520-399-6000 . We'll create a comprehensive , holistic plan to prevent fractures and other health issues , with everything you need all under one roof . THE FACES OF ALTERNATIVE PAIN TREATEMENT OUR FOCUS IS YOU At Pima Pain Center we are dedicated to the evaluation , diagnosis , and treatment of your pain . We are focused on listening to our patients concerns , understanding their needs and truly providing the best care of each individual patient . Our physicians will work with you and your primary care doctor to design a treatment plan to decrease your pain and improve your life . We understand that living with pain can be an anxious time for you and your family . Our primary objective is to facilitate your recovery by providing nationally recognized quality care . Our staff of caring professionals is focused on meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations . Pima Pain loves being a part of the Green Valley community . Our talented team is extremely dedicated to working with you . We've been here through thick and thin and we're not giving up . Along the way , we have won several prestigious awards from Tucson to Green Valley . Here are just a few : ALEM Jandol prestigio Center of Excellence United Healthcare TAIN MANAGEMENT C w 2018 EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER Ari Sally for TUNERS VOTES Ari Dully 2018 MAMY 20 19 Cruc WINNER Arising ARIZON KEY TOP 3 **** WINNER Artis Bolly TOP 3 ThreeBest Three A219 2021 AZ19 M / Pinnacle award