Is a transverse process fracture healing without pain?

To determine whether a transverse process fracture is healed or not, it is not judged by the presence or absence of pain, but rather by the disappearance of the fracture line and the complete healing of the fracture as shown in the patient’s x-ray. The transverse process is an accessory bone tissue of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, and is a bony projection on both sides of the spine, which has no weight-bearing effect in itself, but is an attachment site for muscles and ligaments. After the fracture, the symptoms are relatively mild and may only be painful and limited in activity, and will not cause symptoms of nerve compression. During the rehabilitation period, patients should avoid bending and weight-bearing movements to avoid aggravating the symptoms of low back muscle pain.