How long does it take to get back to normal after lumbar burst fracture surgery

Postoperative lumbar vertebral burst fracture refers to lumbar vertebral burst fracture after surgery, according to the degree of injury, the recovery time is also different, can not be generalized, generally 6~8 weeks can get out of bed, 2~6 months to resume normal activities, if the injury is more serious, the time will be relatively longer, can be more than 6 months. If the fracture is not combined with damage to the spinal cord or nerve roots, or only mild damage, you can gradually return to normal life after the fracture heals. Generally, you can try to get out of bed in 6~8 weeks after the surgery, and gradually return to normal activities in 2~6 months after the surgery. If the lumbar vertebral fracture compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots, resulting in more serious damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, the recovery time is relatively longer, and can be more than 6 months, because spinal cord injuries are more difficult to recover, and may leave some sequelae, such as numbness of the lower limbs, lack of strength, sensory abnormalities or even paralysis. For postoperative patients with lumbar vertebral burst fracture, regular follow-up is recommended.