How long it takes to recover from L4 vertebral compression fracture needs to be judged according to the degree of fracture and the patient’s fracture recovery, generally speaking, full recovery may take 3 months or even longer.
1. Light degree of compression: the degree of compression is not more than 1/3, at this time, most patients can recover in 3 months after bed rest, wearing a waist cuff, avoiding bending and other conservative treatments.
2. Heavier compression: This refers to compression of more than 1/3 of the vertebral body or accompanied by vertebral instability or spinal nerve injury, which requires surgical treatment, and full recovery may take 3 months or even longer.
L4 vertebral compression fracture is recommended to go to the hospital for timely treatment, and the specific recovery time will be determined by the professional doctor according to the patient’s condition.