Patient: Examination and laboratory tests: compression fracture of vertebra 12 of the spine. Treatment: taking medication to promote bone lattice growth and lying on a flat bed. How long do I need to rest and what should I pay attention to? Wang Xisan: Generally speaking, fractures of the thoracolumbar spine are divided into four degrees. A first-degree compression fracture can be treated conservatively by giving bed rest and elevating the affected area, and generally speaking, the bed rest time is 2-3 months. If there is no neurological compression, the fracture can be treated by internal fixation with a simple nail bar system; if there is neurological compression, internal fixation with a nail bar system after decompression is required.