How long does it take to recover from nail surgery for a 63 year old thoracic t12 fracture

63 years old thoracic t12 fracture nail surgery recovery time needs to be analyzed according to the severity, the type of surgery and the individual’s physical condition, usually about 2~3 months to recover. Thoracic t12 fracture nail surgery is mostly applied to compression fracture and burst fracture, thoracic spinal stenosis, thoracic spinal tuberculosis, tumor, etc. There are two types of minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Considering the tolerance of 63 years old body, nowadays the minimally invasive surgery is mostly used, by poking holes in the skin and then lowering steel nails to fix the bone to play the role of stabilizing the thoracic spine. Due to less bleeding, recovery is faster and in most cases, if you are in good physical condition, you can recover in about 2~3 months. During the postoperative recovery period, we should pay attention to bed rest, appropriate function and abdominal massage, and if there is any discomfort during the recovery period, we recommend prompt medical attention.