T12 vertebral compression fracture usually takes 3~4 months to return to normal. T12 compression fracture if the compression range is small, not more than 1/3 of the height of the vertebral body, the vertebral body stability is good, you can take conservative treatment, bedridden for 2 months, wear lumbar support down to the ground activities, usually 3 months can recover. If the compression exceeds 1/3 of the height of the vertebral body, the elderly can undergo vertebroplasty, combined with osteoporosis can be prescribed anti-osteoporosis drugs, such as alendronate sodium. If young people perform nail rod fixation, full recovery usually takes about 4 months. Therefore, how long it takes to recover from T12 compression fracture is affected by many factors, and specific treatment should be carried out under the guidance of doctors.