Is compression fracture of chest 11 serious?

A compression fracture of the thoracic 11 vertebrae alone is not too serious. Among them, burst fracture than compression fracture degree is much more serious, the specific degree of severity, is required to determine according to the X-ray or CT. A simple compression fracture of the thoracic 11 vertebrae is a relatively minor fracture if the degree of compression is mild and there are no secondary injuries such as nerves and blood vessels. If the degree of compression is heavy, more than 1/3, combined with neurological collateral damage, this compression fracture is relatively serious, most of the need for surgical treatment, the vertebral body of the internal fixation of the incision repositioning arch nail.