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Treating the South Texas Area

Vertebral Compression Fracture

Hamilton Vascular is your premier center for the treatment of vein disease, artery disease, feminine conditions, and interventional radiology. With multiple convenient locations, our expert medical specialists and highly-trained staff members are proud to offer cutting-edge vascular and arterial treatments to residents of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. We are proud to offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for a vertebral compression fracture.

Vertebral Compression Fracture in South Texas Area

What is a Vertebral Compression Fracture?

A vertebral compression fracture is exactly what it sounds like - it is when a vertebra is the spine is fractured or damaged due to high pressure and compression. This condition is very painful and typically affects patients with weaker bones or osteoporosis. While it's hard to diagnose a vertebral compression fracture without an x-ray, some signs that may point to this condition include urinary incontinence, difficulty moving around, and a tingling sensation in the limbs. If you feel you are suffering from a vertebral compression fracture, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation with one of our specialists at your earliest convenience.

What Causes a Vertebral Compression Fracture?

While a vertebral compression fracture is typically caused by osteoporosis damaging the body, other factors that may put patients at risk of developing this type of fracture include a spinal injury, congenital disease, spinal tumor, and spinal infection. Because a vertebral compression fracture is typically a result of osteoporosis, this condition typically affects older men and women over the age of 60 who have a calcium defficiency.

What Treatments are Available for a Vertebral Compression Fracture?

There are many treatments for a vertebral compression fracture available at Hamilton Vascular, including:

  • Vertebroplasty

How Much do Treatments for a Vertebral Compression Fracture Cost?

The cost of your treatment for a vertebral compression fracture will vary depending on the type of treatment you receive, the extent of treatment needed to achieve your desired results, and your health insurance coverage. To get a better idea of how much your treatment for a vertebral compression fracture will cost, we encourage you to come in for a private consultation with one of our specialists.

The doctors and expert medical team at Hamilton Vascular are proud to offer surgical and non-surgical treatments for vein disease, artery disease, and feminine conditions. We are proud to offer a wide range of services to patients in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the neighboring communities in southern Texas. Contact us to schedule your private consultation with one of our vascular specialists today.