Transverse process fractures that do not heal usually do not hurt for the rest of your life.
Transverse process fractures are most often seen in the lumbar spine. Transverse process fractures in the lumbar spine are stable fractures and usually have a good prognosis. After active treatment, the pain will slowly improve after 3 to 4 weeks. Such as strict bed rest, avoid twisting activities, oral medication as prescribed by the doctor, such as bone capsule, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as diclofenac sodium and other drugs, fracture fracture gradually formed fibrous connection, bone connection, pain will slowly improve.
If the fracture injury displacement is serious, premature lumbar activities can easily lead to delayed healing of the fracture site, if accompanied by aseptic inflammatory lesions in the soft tissues, there can be recurrent pain, usually does not hurt for life.
If there is persistent pain or aggravation of the lower back, we should also be vigilant and its disease, should go to the hospital to find out the cause.