Spinal Fracture
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A spinal fracture is the breaking of one or more vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. It can arise from significant trauma, such as falls or accidents, or from weakening of the bone.
Common symptoms: Back or neck pain that worsens with movement and, in more serious cases, tingling, weakness in the arms or legs, or difficulty moving.
When to seek care? After a hard blow to the back, or if intense pain appears accompanied by a loss of strength or sensation, the evaluation should be immediate.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon assesses this type of injury, especially when involvement of the spinal cord or the nerves is suspected. If you experience a spinal trauma with these signs, seeking medical care immediately is the most sensible thing.
Data on 152 doctors who treat spinal fracture
Which specialist treats spinal fracture?
A spinal fracture is a bone injury to the vertebrae that can compromise the spinal cord. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this injury. If you had back trauma with intense pain, weakness, or loss of sensation, seek care from this specialist immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spinal fracture
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. María Elena Córdoba Mosqueda
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Frequently asked questions
What is spinal fracture?
A spinal fracture is the breaking of one or more vertebrae, the bones that form the spine. It can arise from significant trauma, such as falls or accidents, or from weakening of the bone.
Which doctor treats spinal fracture?
A spinal fracture is a bone injury to the vertebrae that can compromise the spinal cord. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats this injury. If you had back trauma with intense pain, weakness, or loss of sensation, seek care from this specialist immediately.