How To Help Someone Recover After Emergency Back Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The majority of spine surgeries are elective, meaning that the patient and their support team have had weeks and months to prepare for the operation and the impending recovery. However, every day there are people who are involved in traumatic accidents that require emergency spine surgery. As you might imagine, these cases are a bit […]
Early Signs Your Spine Surgery Was A Success
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We live in a world where we want to know information as soon as possible, which is why one of the most common questions we get after a procedure is in regards to whether or not the operation was a success. From a technical standpoint, we can tell you if the underlying issue was corrected […]
6 Tips For Putting On Clothes After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
The process of physically getting dressed for the day is something that we oftentimes don’t pay much attention to unless we can no longer do it as easily as we once did. For many people who undergo a minimally invasive or open spinal procedure, it becomes evident rather quickly that getting dressed isn’t as easy […]
What to do if You’re Afraid of Painkillers After Spine Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Regardless of whether you have a history of opioid abuse or you’re just worried that you may end up addicted to them following your operation, it’s not uncommon to want to avoid or limit your painkiller intake following a spine surgery. Opioids can be extremely addictive, and every year thousands of surgery patients end up […]
5 Tips For Recovering After Spinal Stabilization Surgery
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Years of wear and tear or an acute injury to the spine can lead to degeneration and shifting of the spinal column. As discs or vertebrae shift, they can no longer provide as much support as they could previously. In essence, your spine starts to act like a Jenga tower as a game progresses. Certain […]
5 Things Every Patient Needs After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery is a very individualized experience for the patient and surgeon, and while some aspects of your recovery will be unique, there are a number of standard protocols that everyone will have to follow after a spinal procedure. In today’s blog, we take a look at five things every patient will need to do […]
A Patient’s Role During The Spine Surgery Process
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If relief from back pain cannot be found through conservative measures, your specialist may recommend spine surgery. Surgery typically does a great job at reducing symptoms or eliminating pain, but it doesn’t just happen by chance. Yes, you want a skillful and experienced surgeon performing the operation, but the patient also plays a significant role […]
How To Make Your Hospital Stay Easier After Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spine surgery, even in its minimally invasive form, takes a significant toll on your body and will result in some time in a recovery ward. Some patients may be discharged on the same day, while others will spend a number of days recovering before they are allowed to leave. No matter whether you’re being discharged […]
