How long does it take to recover from a lumbar 1 compression fracture

A lumbar 1 compression fracture usually takes 1.5 to 2.5 months to recover, but the exact amount of time will depend on the patient’s own condition. Patients with lumbar 1 compression fracture can recover in 1.5 months after timely and proper treatment if the symptoms are mild. However, if the patient’s compression fracture symptoms are more serious, the recovery time will be longer. In addition, if the patient’s own physical condition is relatively poor, or if the patient does not actively carry out functional exercises during the recovery period, it will also make the recovery time longer, and it may take 2.5 months or even longer. In general, lumbar compression fracture, if the fracture is mild and the nerves in the spinal canal are not compressed, it can be treated conservatively, mainly by bed rest, with some painkillers such as ibuprofen and pethidine. If the fracture is serious and the nerves in the spinal canal are compressed, it is necessary to decompress the spinal canal through surgical incision and internal fixation to decompress the nerves and relieve the compression of the nerves. It is recommended that the patient under the guidance of the doctor to carry out timely and reasonable standardized treatment, and strive for early recovery.