Lumbar 1 vertebral compression fractures are considered several levels of disability

In clinical practice, compression fractures of the lumbar 1 vertebrae are a relatively common condition. When a compression fracture of the lumbar 1 vertebral body occurs, if the patient is hospitalized in a regular hospital, after the doctor gives a clear diagnosis, the disability can be rated at ten levels. If the lumbar 1 vertebral compression fracture is a third-degree compression and a bone fragment can be seen protruding into the spinal canal on the CT film, it may be rated as a ninth-degree disability. In addition, if a lumbar 1 vertebral compression fracture produces symptoms of nerve damage, such as the patient having tingling pain in both lower extremities, decreased muscle strength, decreased sensation, and even dysesthesia. After proper treatment, the symptoms are not relieved either, and it is possible to be rated at the eighth level in terms of disability assessment. The specific level of disability assessment should still be based on the standards promulgated by the state.