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Dec 31, 2019 · If you have a true medical emergency after hours you may reach the nurse on call by dialing 501-663-6900. DRAIN CARE INSTRUCTIONS. After surgery, you may notice a bulb-like drain connected to tubing coming from your incision. This is a drain, which suctions and collects fluid from your incision area.

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Can you do physical therapy after surgery?

Physical therapy may be needed after your surgery. This usually begins in the hospital. When you are discharged you may be required to do outpatient physical therapy or physical therapy at home. In some cases you may go to an in-patient rehab facility to gain further independence.

What to do if you have weakness in your arms?

If you have increased weakness or numbness in your arms or legs. Medications. You will be given a list of medications before discharge. Refer to this list for information related to your medications . Take your medications as prescribed. Take an over-the- counter stool softener while taking pain medications.

How to heal a swollen incision?

You should make sure to include enough protein for your incision to heal, which is about 1 gram for every 2 pounds of your body weight. To avoid constipation, you can eat more fiber. To eat more fiber you can eat more whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. Drink plenty of water.

What is spinal fusion surgery?

All lumbar spinal fusion surgery involves adding bone graft to an area of the spine to set up a biological response that causes the bone graft to grow between the two vertebral elements and thereby stop the motion at that segment. The bone graft is stabilized often with spinal instrumentation. Post-Op Care.

How long after a syringe surgery can you walk?

You will begin walking within hours after surgery, and increase the amount of walking as tolerated in the days following surgery. Avoid any bending, lifting, stooping or reaching in the initial week or two after surgery. During the initial week after surgery, avoid riding in a car at all, if possible.

What is the goal of surgery?

The goal of surgery is to relieve the pressure on the nerves in the spinal canal. To achieve this goal, a portion of the bone is removed that surrounds the back of the spinal canal. Risks.

How long does it take to return to work?

Jobs that require excessive lifting, standing, etc., may require a six to eight week recovery time.

What are the risks of spine surgery?

In fact spine surgery patients that choose to be treated by an orthopedic surgeon are more likely to: 1 Endure a longer hospital stay 2 Experience complications from surgery 3 Need continued care post surgery 4 Require a perioperative transfusion

What is MIG LIF?

The Legacy Spinous Process MIG-LIF procedure, developed by our neurosurgery team to treat lumbar stenosis/instability, is one of the most advanced and innovative MIS lumbar fusion procedures in the world.