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What Is The Recovery Period After Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery?
Question: I've just had surgery, fusion f4/f5, f5/s1. I'm so afraid I'm going to do something wrong and it won't heal right. The pain seems to be going on longer than any other surgery I've had and I'm wondering what I should plan for
Brief Answer:
You will be fine soon
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You have gone though a mjor surgical procedure and it takes time in healing . It is common to have some pain. Before I advised you anything I would like to know few details.
1. When did you had this surgery?
2.Do you have any non healing or any pus coming out?
3. Do you have any sign of infection like fever ?
please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks
You will be fine soon
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You have gone though a mjor surgical procedure and it takes time in healing . It is common to have some pain. Before I advised you anything I would like to know few details.
1. When did you had this surgery?
2.Do you have any non healing or any pus coming out?
3. Do you have any sign of infection like fever ?
please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your answer.
1. 10/18/16
2. No
3. No
I do still have the feeling of pain down the outside of my left leg. That concerns me. I've been walking about a mile every day. I was told walking was ok, but wonder if I'm overdoing it. I don't know my limits sometimes. The walking makes me feel good that I,m not just sitting around, but I think I'm stiffer because of it.
1. 10/18/16
2. No
3. No
I do still have the feeling of pain down the outside of my left leg. That concerns me. I've been walking about a mile every day. I was told walking was ok, but wonder if I'm overdoing it. I don't know my limits sometimes. The walking makes me feel good that I,m not just sitting around, but I think I'm stiffer because of it.
Brief Answer:
Your leg pain will go slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After studying your answers I can assure you that your symptoms are not very serious. Soon you will have complete pain relief in leg. Some back pain can be there for six months as fusion takes some time. But leg pain will improve. As far as walking is concern there is no limit and you can walk as much as possible. But for bending forward, sitting on floor and weight lifting, you may need up to 6 months.
Thanks
Your leg pain will go slowly
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After studying your answers I can assure you that your symptoms are not very serious. Soon you will have complete pain relief in leg. Some back pain can be there for six months as fusion takes some time. But leg pain will improve. As far as walking is concern there is no limit and you can walk as much as possible. But for bending forward, sitting on floor and weight lifting, you may need up to 6 months.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you very much. That makes me feel much better
Brief Answer:
I wish you a fast and speedy recovery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
i wish you a fast and speedy recovery. Please write a review .
thanks
I wish you a fast and speedy recovery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
i wish you a fast and speedy recovery. Please write a review .
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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