What is the recovery time frame for a spine surgery?

Answer 1

While complete recovery after a spine fixation surgery takes a while, a patient may be released from the hospital within 5-10 days. Patients are also initially advised to avoid activities that may

place the bone graft at risk. This includes being aware of one’s posture, avoiding bending and lifting heavy objects. Care should be taken while getting in and out of bed. Patients are also

required to be especially careful while dressing, bathing, and wearing shoes.

Usually one can restart driving 6 weeks after surgery though your doctor must approve this first.

The main thing to remember while recovering from spine fixation treatment is that no matter what you do, it should not aggravate any pain in your back. If the activity you do results in further Back pain, stop it immediately and consult your doctor.

Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment for Spine Fixation.

Answer 2

The typical recovery for a back surgery depends on the person who received the surgery. However, most Doctors will inform patients not to return to their regular scheduled activities for about 5 weeks.

Answer 3

There is no standard estimate for how long recovery from back surgery will take, because there are a variety of different types of surgery and everyone responds differently. For very minor surgery, expect 2 weeks to a month, and years for major surgery.

Answer 4

Depending on what type of back surgery you had. But say a Micro-discectomy should have a very fast recovery and require no post pain medication. The key to a fast recovery is to push yourself to walk (everyday). Walking will strengthen your back and you will feel better each day, the worst part is getting out of the chair and out the door...push push push and you will be rewarded.

Answer 5

The recovery time for back surgery will depend on the type of surgery and the age and health of the patient. Minimally invasive surgeries will take less time, and more invasive surgeries will take longer.

Answer 6

the recovery from a spine surgery is long and tedious and can vary from surgery to surgery typically if a patient is young and healthy the recovery is shorter versus someone who is of poor health but around 3-6 months for the average recovery time.

Answer 7

After the surgery your hospital stay is around a week. Once you're released back home, recovery lasts around 5 weeks. As always this varies and always listen to your Doctor.