Thoracic 12 fractures are contraindicated for downward activities, thoracolumbar exercises and forward flexion of the spine.
1. Contraindication of downward activities: the spinal cord is behind the thoracic 12 vertebra, if downward activities will easily lead to displacement of the fracture block, which will stimulate or damage the spinal cord at the back, resulting in paraplegia of the lower limbs.
2. Avoid thoracic and lumbar movements: the thoracic 12 vertebrae are mainly in the stress concentration area of the thoracolumbar segment, no matter what degree of thoracic 12 fracture, if you do thoracolumbar anterior flexion, posterior extension, or side bending and other movements, it is easy to damage the spinal cord in the vertebral canal, resulting in paralysis of the lower limbs, urinary and fecal incontinence, and other complications occurring.
3. Avoid spinal forward flexion posture: Thoracic 12 fracture avoid forward flexion posture, such as forward flexion posture can cause vertebral compression fracture degree aggravation, forward flexion posture can lead to fracture block back displacement.