When to wear a lumbar fracture brace

Lumbar spine fracture braces are usually worn starting at 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Lumbar fracture braces protect the lumbar spine and aid in healing. Lumbar spine fracture patients need to wear lumbar spine fracture brace when they get out of bed after 4 to 6 weeks. 4 to 6 weeks of lumbar spine belongs to the initial healing period, lumbar spine fracture brace can reduce the patient’s lumbar vertebrae body weight, increase the stability of lumbar vertebrae, to avoid the patient lumbar bending activities caused by the secondary injury, which is conducive to the recovery of the condition. Lumbar spine fracture patients in bed, it is recommended that the lower limbs in bed more exercise, can be practiced in bed stirrup tread movement, to prevent muscle atrophy. At the same time, pay attention to calcium, to prevent osteoporosis. Lumbar spine fracture patients are different, the specific treatment program and the time to wear protective gear is also different. It is recommended that patients consult a professional orthopedic surgeon at a regular hospital before deciding on a treatment plan.