Transverse Back Fractures Info

[Jeremy Igo]

Good read here....

 

 

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/low-back-pain/transverse-process-fracture

 

 

 

 

 

A transverse process fracture is quite a rare injury. It usually results from a sudden extreme twisting or side bending movement. Occasionally it may be due to a direct impact to the process itself, although they are pretty well covered by muscle to this is not common.

Avulsion fractures of the transverse process may also occur in the lumbar spine. The Psoas muscle attaches to the transverse processes and a strong contraction of this muscle may cause one or more fractures.

Because of the location of the fracture it is unlikely to cause any instability of the spine or any damage to the spinal cord.

 

 

Treatment

 

 

If injury to the vertebrae is suspected always seek medical attention at soon as possible. An X-ray will be taken to confirm the diagnosis and the extent of the injury. The presence of associated injuries should also be investigated due to the level of force required to fracture a transverse process. CT or MRI scans may also be performed.

ging/ct-scansProviding there is no associated injury and the transverse process is not displaced, then the majority of fractures are treated conservatively, without surgery. A brace may be used to ensure the spine is kept still and straight to allow healing of the bone. A gradual introduction of spinal movement can be used once the bone has healed and the patient is pain-free.

 

[teeray]

Yeah. Not as bad as it may initially sound when you hear fracture.

May be able to play through it, maybe not.

But most likely just needs rest and rehab.

He is lucky and I am glad he is relatively okay from this

[Darth Biscuit]

Google image of transverse fracture...

 

 

 

Apparently that's the little bony knobs off the side of your spine.

[KSpan]

I believe it's the same injury Romo has been playng through.

[Growl]

Google image of transverse fracture...

Apparently that's the little bony knobs off the side of your spine.

Hmmm. Yes, yes. Hmm. Yes. I see, I see.

[Hotsauce]

I just spoke to a trauma surgeon...depending on the severity, these are lingering injuries and the road to recovery can be/usually is long...

[Hotsauce]

He should have already gotten an MRI

[Brothergrim427]

If I'm the GM I IR the big boy let him heal let us grab a draft pick in the top ten maybe get cooper give cam a full offseason to heal and be back for training camp

[Dunn]

Just sit this guy...worst season he has had with his ankle, back and ribs.  Why get greedy with this gift of a QB we have in a crap season.

[chknwing]

you know, theres a slight chance that the fractures were existing from sundays game when he got hit hard.

[Hotsauce]

Based off what I am hearing, we won't see Cam for quite some time...

[Hotsauce]

So my doctors are telling me that someone with this type of injury will have difficulty running, jumping, twisting, certain arm movements, and getting hit....ugh hh

[Darth Biscuit]

You're killing us Boner Champ

[mc52beast]

Not saying to put Cam on the field Sunday, but if Romo can play thru a similar injury then there's no doubt Cam can do the same.