How many days does it take to get off the floor for a thoracic internal fixation to be removed?

Thoracic spine internal fixation removal generally can get down to the ground after 7 days, but the specific time to get down to the ground varies from person to person, according to the individual’s physical fitness, age, the degree of recovery and other factors to comprehensively determine. After the removal of thoracic internal fixation, it is recommended to stay in bed for 7 days before getting down to the ground. After the pain of the surgical wound is reduced and the local drainage tube is removed, the patient can gradually get down to the ground under the protection of the chest support. After the removal of internal fixation, there will be nail holes left, and it takes about 3 months for the nail holes to heal, during this period, we should pay attention to avoid trauma and excessive force. If you are old or lack of nutrition, it may affect the recovery of the surgical wound, so you can prolong the time to get down to the ground. After the removal of thoracic internal fixation, attention should be paid to the protection of the thoracic spine, reduce the exertion and appropriate functional exercises. In daily life, rest sufficiently, eat reasonably, pay attention to supplement calcium and protein. If any discomfort occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid affecting the healing of the fracture.