L1 vertebral compression fractures normally take about 2 to 3 months to heal. If the fracture is more severe and the patient is older with underlying conditions such as osteoporosis, the healing time will be relatively longer. Most L1 vertebral compression fractures are caused by fall injuries or injuries from falling and landing on the hip. clinically, they can manifest as post-traumatic lumbar swelling, pain, motor dysfunction, and some patients may have difficulty getting up. l1 vertebral compression fracture can be diagnosed by lumbar spine X-ray, CT, or MRI. If L1 vertebral compression fracture, vertebral compression is not obvious, and there is no clinical symptom of nerve injury, it can be treated conservatively, mainly with lumbar back cushion bed rest; if the degree of compression of L1 vertebral body is serious and there is a clinical symptom of spinal nerve injury, surgical treatment should be considered, such as nerve repair. After L1 vertebral compression fracture, you can eat more protein-rich food, such as eggs, lean meat, fish, etc. is conducive to recovery.