L1 Compression Fracture Brace

L1 Compression Fracture Brace FAQ

How long to wear back brace for compression fracture?

Long-Term Outlook for a Compression Fracture of the Back. If an injury caused your compression fracture, recovery can take eight to 10 weeks or longer. You may need to wear a back brace and get plenty of bed rest. If a tumor caused your fracture, the underlying cause of the tumor (lung cancer, for example) must be treated and the tumor removed.

Does brace help compression fracture?

If the underlying cause of your compression fracture is osteoporosis, your doctor may recommend: pain medications. bed rest to help your body heal. physical therapy to help strengthen your core muscles and spinal support muscles. a back brace, which can help support your spine.

What is the recovery time for a compression fracture?

There are two types of surgery for treating compression fractures: vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. With vertebroplasty, your doctor uses a needle to inject a bone cement mixture into the fracture to help it heal. With kyphoplasty, your doctor inflates a small balloon in the fracture to create a hollow space.