Recovering At Home
Most spine surgery procedures are now less invasive and many are performed with little to no hospitalization after surgery. The majority of your recovery will happen at home. Use this guide to learn about and prepare for your recovery after spine surgery.
LOW BACK (LUMBAR) SURGERY
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Laminectomy
After LaminectomyLow back surgery to remove bone and ligament from the back of the spinal column.
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Lumbar Fusion
After Lumbar FusionA more extensive low back surgery that involves removal of bone, ligament, and disc followed by placement of spinal hardware.
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Kyphoplasty / Cement Augmentation
After KyphoplastyA spinal procedure used to treat pain from spinal compression fractures.
NECK (CERVICAL) SURGERY
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Anterior Cervical Fusion (ACDF) / Arthroplasty
After ACDF SurgerySpine surgery performed on the front of the neck to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
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Cervical Laminectomy
After Cervical LaminectomySpine surgery perfomed on the back of the neck to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
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Posterior Cervical Fusion
After Posterior Cervical FusionSpine surgery to remove bone and ligament on the spinal cord and nerve roots followed by placement of spinal hardware.