ShareBack Trauma (Injury)
Trauma to the back may involve injury to the soft tissue (skin, muscles and ligaments) and bony injuries involving fractures, dislocations, and occasionally spinal cord injuries.
Symptoms
Pain, swelling, difficulty with range of motion, neurologic abnormalities including paralysis, loss of sensation, and incontinence.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. An imaging study may be necessary to characterize the injury.
- X-Ray
- CT Scan
- MRI
Treatment
Therapy is directed at decreasing the pain and addressing the underlying cause of the pain. Treatment may include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), muscle relaxants, pain medications, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and/or surgery.
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