A spinal compression fracture occurs when one of the vertebrae — the small bones that make up the spine — collapses or breaks. This type of compression fracture spine is most often seen in older adults with osteoporosis. Still, it can also happen in younger patients following trauma, heavy lifting, or certain medical conditions that [...]
We often see patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain, fatigue or recurrent injuries. In most cases, these symptoms are the result of overuse or minor trauma. However, there are occasions when symptoms don't follow the expected pattern or fail to settle with standard treatment. In these cases, it's critical to consider less common causes, one [...]
Sacroiliac joint pain is an under-recognised cause of buttock or groin pain. Generally, treatment consists of exercise therapy and modification of activity. However, not all cases can be resolved with simple treatments so that an SI joint injection may be necessary in some instances. When and how is a sacroiliac joint injection performed? What [...]
We are always on guard when an active young teen presents with low back pain. Unlike adults who experience general low back pain, many active teens with back pain have a stress fracture in the back. We also call these injuries spondylolysis or a pars defect. How do painful pars defects of the back [...]
