When can I take a shower with a thoracic spine fracture?

Thoracic spine fracture in the early stage of treatment can not take a bath, according to their own situation, family members can use hot water bath, 1 month or so when the fracture wound is not affected, then you can take a bath. Thoracic spine fracture patients must ensure absolute bed rest, if the patient sits up or stands up to take a bath, it will lead to thoracic spine fracture secondary injury, causing thoracic spine fracture compression degree increases, affecting the speed of wound recovery, and will make the situation further deteriorate, there will be spinal cord injury and other situations. According to your own examination, if the wound is not affected, you can ask your family to help wipe your body. When the thoracic spine fracture is fully recovered, under the guidance of the doctor to get out of bed or free movement, and about 1 month the fracture wound site is not affected, will not cause secondary damage to the patient’s body, before taking a bath. It is recommended to consult a specialized doctor according to the specific conditions of recovery.