How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal Fusion Surgery

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• Spinal Fusion Surgery  The spine is one of the
  most important parts of the human body and any
  condition or problems related to it should be
  dealt with immediate attention and medical care.
• The spine provides shape and support to our back.
  
• Damage to the spine can be serious and can lead
  to paralysis.
• In the worst-case scenario, it might even lead to
  death.
• It is normal to have common backache due to poor
  posture or an inactive lifestyle but some
  conditions and diseases can be more serious.
• One such common condition is Scoliosis.
• Scoliosis is the curving of the spinal cord,
  giving it an abnormal shape.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• If you have read biology in high school or are a
  medical student, you must already be aware of the
  structure of the spine.
• Even in the early years, students are made
  familiar with the structure of the spine.
• The spinal cord is made up of several small
  bones joined together.
• You can feel them by touching your spine from
  behind.
• Scoliosis can be dangerous if left untreated.
• People with cerebral palsy and muscular
  dystrophy are often targets of scoliosis.
• But unfortunately, the cause behind
  most childhood scoliosis is still unknown.
• In most cases, scoliosis is mild and tolerable
  but in some cases, the curvature worsens as
  children continue to grow.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• Does Scoliosis Hurt?
• People with scoliosis often feel back pain.
  However, this pain is not caused by scoliosis
  itself.
• This pain is rather caused by the curvature that
  is the abnormal shape of the spine.
• The pain is also caused by damage to the bone.
  Alternatively, the curved spine also causes
  pressure on the nerves nearby.
• This pressure can also cause people with
  scoliosis to feel weakness and numbness.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• How Can Scoliosis Be Corrected?
• Scoliosis can be corrected by scoliosis surgery
  UK. 
• The operation is spinal fusion which aims to
  realign and fuse together the curved vertebrae in
  a way that they become a single and solid bone.
• Alternatively, anterior scoliosis correction
  UK is a way of correcting scoliosis.
• This surgical process is a little invasive and is
  designed to eliminate the curved sideways of the
  spine.

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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• What To Expect After Spinal Fusion?
• Since the spine forms the backbone of the human
  body, any surgical process performed on it will
  naturally take time to heal.
• After a successful spinal fusion surgery,
  patients usually return home after 3 to 4 days
  depending on the doctors advice.

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• Here Is What To Expect After Spinal Fusion
• Soreness and numbness are experienced by most
  people. It will take a few weeks to adjust to the
  postoperative condition.
• Difficulty in bending. Doctors will strictly
  prohibit bending for at least a few weeks after
  spinal fusion.
• Recovery can take a long time. It takes about 4
  to 6 weeks for normalcy to return.
• No physical exercise or activities for at least 3
  to 4 months after the surgery. Sometimes, it can
  take even longer.

How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?
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• How Long Does it Take for Nerves to Heal After
  Spinal Fusion?
• Complete recovery after spinal fusion can take up
  to 8-9 months.
• But if the nerves had suffered severe
  damage before the surgery, it can take up to
  12-24 months for the nerves to heal.

How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?
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How Long Does It Take to Recover From Spinal
Fusion Surgery?

• When Can I Travel After Spinal Fusion?
• It is advisable to abstain from traveling till
  you have recovered completely.
• Doctors usually suggest not traveling for at
  least a year since traveling can make one
  restless and it is not healthy for your spine.
• However, in case of emergency, one can travel
  before one year but even then certainly not
  within ten months of the surgery.
• Scoliosis correction treatment can be
  life-changing for people suffering from it.
• If you are looking for the scoliosis private
  treatment UK, you should contact Mehta Spine. 
• They are known for their expertise in the field
  and provide the best treatment and care to people
  suffering from scoliosis.

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Contact us

• Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
• BMI The Priory Hospital
• Spire Parkway Hospital
• Bromsgrove Private Clinic
• Birmingham Childrens Hospital

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Contact and Connect

• Clinical secretary Samantha Leavy 44 785 021
  1939
• Medico-legal secretary Jan Clarke 44 121
  4508928
• Spire Parkway Hospital 0121 704 5500
• BMI NEC (National Enquiry Centre) 0808 101 0337
• BMI Priory 0121 446 1638
• Email info_at_mehtaspine.co.uk
• The appointments are booked through the clinic