How long does a compression fracture usually lie down?

  Compression fractures generally need to lie for 8 weeks.  Compression fracture is caused by osteoporosis spontaneous fracture, there is another situation is the trauma caused by the compression fracture, this kind of fracture is mostly seen in the lumbar spine, lumbar compression fracture for example, fracture after the lumbar spine will become flat, serious cases will also be combined with the fracture of the vertebral plate or the fracture of the vertebral arch, need to decide the treatment plan according to the stability of the lumbar compression fracture. If the stability of the local compression is good, you can choose conservative treatment, conservative treatment is bed rest, lying in bed for about 8 weeks, through bed rest can promote the recovery of the fracture, after 8 weeks of X-ray examination, the fracture healed well, you can wear the peri-waist down to the ground activities, the initial activity can not be too much, and the activity time should not be too long, should gradually increase the amount of activity. In summary, the lumbar compression fracture should lie for at least 8 weeks, and premature ground activities may cause fracture displacement, which is not conducive to fracture healing.  In addition, patients need to quit smoking and alcohol during the recovery period, and can appropriately supplement some nutrient-rich foods, such as bone broth, to promote the healing of bones.