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Pain after spinal fusion surgery can vary significantly among individuals, typically lasting from a few weeks to several months. Initially, patients may experience acute pain related to the surgery itself, which gradually decreases as healing progresses. Some patients report lingering discomfort or stiffness for up to a year, especially during physical activities. Effective pain management and rehabilitation can help improve recovery outcomes.
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Do you have to wear traction or a spinal halo if you have spinal fusion if so how long for please answer very urgent?
Following a spinal fusion, you are not required to wear traction or a spinal halo. The recommended regime varies from patient to patient but focuses on incorporating the exercises generally learned while at the hospital. In some cases, traction is recommended before the fusion procedure as an alternative.
How long before your body recovers from surgery for scoliosis?
It depends what type of scoliosis surgery you are having. Mine took four hours, and I had posterior spinal fusion with bone grafting from the hip. If you have anterior spinal fusion, it will most likely take longer, as the surgery is done by entering the front or side of your body. With posterior, they reach your spine by entering your back.
How long is a hospital stay after spinal fusion with screws and rods and cage?
Mine was 5 days.
Had cataract surgery one week apart after last surgery have double vision how long will this last?
I had cataract surgery both eyes one week apart after last surgery now have double vision in the last eye done .Is this comon how long will this last?
How long are you in a cast after scoliosis surgery?
If you have a spinal fusion, which is the most common surgery, you are not in a cast at all, you are wrapped in an ice pack and usually stay in the hospital for 4-10 days. no that is not true i had surgery for scoliosis where they put 2 rods in my back and a bunch of pins and all of that im pretty sure that is called spinal fusion! and i didnt have to wear a brace afterwards or an icepack it was a tough surgery but i will never have to wear a brace again at least and its almost been 6 months since my surgery and i am already dancing swimming and everything else a kid does so you never have to wear a brace again after scoliosis surgery! and i was only in the hospital for a week! maybe not even probaly 5 days cause i had an awesome doctor!
Can spinal decompression help the effects of spinal stenosis?
Absolutely... As long as permanent cord damage has not already occurred... But you should always consider ALL the ramifications of spinal surgery with your surgeon.
Need to talk to someone about scoliosis surgery?
Scoliosis surgery is a primarily indicated for cosmetic improvement of spinal deformity and not medically necessary. While surgical techniques and hardware have improved greatly in the past several decades, recent research suggests it is still fraught with poor long-term outcomes and chronic pain syndromes. Each patient must carefully weigh the cost/benefit ratio before undergoing any surgical procedure, but particularly one as invasive as multiple level spinal fusion surgery. You should talk to a doctor or surgeon about this.
How long and how much is average workers compensation settlement for an L5-S1 lumbar fusion surgery in Illinois?
The average workman's compensation for back fusion surgery in Illinois varies with the severity and number of vertebrae fused. If several vertebrae are fused, the amount could reach as much as $400 thousand.
How long does swelling last after rod replacement surgery?
6 hours
How long does haglund deformity surgery last?
It lasts til you are recovered :)
How long after spine surgery before i can go back to work?
The time is takes to recover from spinal surgery varies from person to person. It depends on how long one stays in the hospital as well as rehab. The average recovery time can be anywhere from 4-12 weeks.
How long is hospital stay for for c7 surgery?
It depends on whether or not they're doing a fusion or a micro, but usually not more than 3 days.
