When can I work after a minor fracture of the twelfth lumbar bone?

When can I work again after a minor fracture of the twelfth lumbar bone?

1. A minor fracture of the 12th lumbar bone generally refers to a fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebra. If there is a compression fracture of the lumbar spine, obvious compression displacement, and clinical symptoms of spinal cord nerve injury, surgical treatment should be considered.

2. At this time, the patient can start to engage in basic life and work, but for those who engage in heavy physical labor, such as those who need to bend over and bear weight, etc., 12 weeks of healing time is not enough. It is recommended to extend it to 5-6 months after the operation before engaging in heavier physical activities.

What kind of plaster is good for lumbar disc herniation?

When there is a lumbar disc herniation, the protruding disc may compress the surrounding tissues and cause pain and discomfort. At this time, you can choose to apply a plaster for treatment. These plasters can be Yunnan Baiyao ointment or Xianggui Huoxue ointment, etc. The purpose of plaster treatment is mainly to allow the skin to absorb the Chinese medicine ingredients in the plaster, so as to achieve the purpose of promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieving pain.

Which department should I go to for lumbar disc herniation?

1. There are many clinical causes of lumbar disc herniation, such as degeneration of the disc itself, excessive wear and tear over a long period of time, and trauma. Once a herniation occurs, it often causes recurrent low back pain in the patient, and radiating pain in the buttocks, back of the thigh, back of the calf, anterior and lateral calf, and foot. Some patients may also experience numbness and weakness, a feeling of heat and swelling in the perineum, and abnormal urination and defecation.

2. Lumbar disc herniation is mainly caused by the degeneration and strain of the lumbar disc, which causes the nucleus pulposus to protrude backwards, compressing the nerve roots and dura mater sac, causing corresponding symptoms.

3. After lumbar disc herniation occurs, the patient can go to the orthopedics department or the pain department. If nerve compression occurs, the patient can also go to the neurosurgery department for treatment.