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Recovery from Spine Surgery: What to Expect

Spine surgery is often recommended as a last-resort intervention, when symptoms are no longer alleviated with nonoperative interventions, or have caused significant disruption of normal activities. If you’ve been contemplating getting a spine surgery, you probably have some questions about how long it may take you to return to your normal activities and what the… 

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The Importance of Following All Post-Op Instructions Carefully After Spine Surgery

Spine injuries and conditions can be terrifying and for good reason. They can, after all, put you at risk for other health problems, mainly if it involves the spinal cord. Fortunately, there are surgical procedures that can treat and address these conditions. However, the treatment process does not end with surgery – it includes comprehensive… 

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Recovery Time for Different Types of Spine Surgeries

Given the complexity and fragility of the spinal cord, most surgical interventions are done to address problems in the structures that protect it also involve a high level of intricacy and a lengthy recovery. If you’ve been contemplating getting spine surgery, you’re probably wondering what recovery entails or how long it might take you to… 

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About to Get Spine Surgery? Here’s what to Expect

Are you about to get spine surgery but have questions? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Spine surgery is a major procedure necessary for spinal problems that do not respond to conservative treatment. While a major type of procedure, spine surgery has come a long way in technological and medical advancements. Before you undergo any… 

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Preparing for Laser Spine Surgery

Compared to traditional (“open”) spine surgery, laser spine surgery swaps out the old-fashioned scalpels for nouveau lasers. The laser is used to create a relatively small incision, which provides access to the spinal column structures. Laser surgery generally results in less scarring, less damage to the surrounding structures, reduced pain afterward, and a quicker recovery… 

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