Bracing for vertebral compression fracture

[kstarm]

Our clinic is currently working on creating a guideline for compression fracture management. Currently there is a plan to make bracing part of that management plan. Our neurosurgeons routinely requests this as well. Up-to-date says that bracing really does not do anything, citing a number of small studies without efficacy, and that they do not routinely use it. Are people here on the board still bracing for their compression fractures patients?

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[Dr. Ice]

Of course it’s part of the ancillary revenue stream 😜

 

[SSdoc33]

sometimes. some folks love it. LOLs who are already hunched dont love it b/c it is uncomfortable and doesnt fit well. depends on a lot of factors.

 

[Blackmateria]

Would be interested to see what people are bracing for, if they do at all.

 

[lobelsteve]

I offer brace for all fractures. Some people can’t tolerate it depending on their body habitats or if they have a urostomy or colostomy. I use an outside vendor and make no profit. Occasionally, my nurses get free lunch. Bracing can help prevent worsening of a fracture while we’re awaiting kyphoplasty.

 

[MD87]

Lumbar corset for lumbar fracture, TLSO sleeq for higher fractures. Told to wear only for comfort and not to get it if uncomfortable.