Patient's question:
My relative has been experiencing lower back pain recently. Sometimes, if they stay in one position for too long, they will have severe chills or a cough, and the pain will last for a long time. They went to a hospital in the town for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was congenital and there was no other solution except to take pain medication. What is the cause of the hidden fracture in the third vertebra?Doctor's answer:
There are two ossification centers in the lumbosacral region. If the human body does not fully ossify before stopping growth and development, it may form a "gap" in the lumbar or sacral vertebrae, which is what is commonly referred to as a "hidden spinal split" in clinical diagnostic X-ray reports. If it occurs in the lumbar region, it is called a "lumbar hidden split." Generally, it is considered unnecessary to treat it. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing, long-term bending while carrying heavy loads, strenuous exercise, or trauma to the waist area. Also, protect the waist from cold.