Lumbar laminectomy with fusion recovery
What is the recovery time for lumbar fusion?
The fusion will usually take a few months to fully set, which is why patients need to follow postoperative instructions so closely. By six months after fusion surgery, most patients should expect to be cleared to resume most if not all daily activities.
What is laminectomy and how dangerous is a laminectomy procedure?
Laminectomy is not considered to be a dangerous procedure when compared to some of the other surgical procedures that are done of other organ systems of the body. It has the same inherent risks that any other surgery would entail.
How long does it take for a lumbar laminectomy?
one to three hours Your surgeon may also perform a foraminotomy to widen the area where the nerve roots go through the spine. A laminectomy usually takes one to three hours. 2 How long does spinal decompression surgery take? Decompression may be recommended if your symptoms have not improved with physical therapy or medications.
LUMBAR LAMINECTORY POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION GUIDELINE
Correct usage of assistive device Phase 2 (3-6 weeks post-op) Begin regimented OP PT (2-3/week) for recommended 6-8 weeks (12-24 visits) ODI + FABQ at initial eval FABQ at 6th visit as well Education on precautions, anatomy/biomechanics, surgery, prognosis Goals: Reduce pain (0-2/10 at rest) Maintain erect posture throughout 80% of the day
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Lumbar discectomies (removal a piece of disc material) Foramintomies (removing bone to create space over the nerve root) Laminotomy (partial removal of the lamina bone over the disc space) Laminectomies (removing the entire lamina bone) Laminectomy and fusion (removing lamina and fusing one level to the next)
[PDF File]Lumbar Laminectomy Diskectomy Fusion - OrthoNC
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LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY / DISKECTOMY / FUSION POST-SURGICAL REHABILITATION PROTOCOL POST-OP DAYS 1 – 30 • TLSO – Per surgeon - Should never be required, but may be worn for comfort • Ambulation progression as tolerated - Use assistive device as needed (FWW, Cane) - Progress to treadmill when independent
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Laminectomy – Also known as decompression surgery, a laminectomy involves removing the lamina, the back part (or “roof”) of the vertebra that covers your spinal canal. By removing the lamina, the procedure increases the space for your spinal canal and relieves pressure on the spinal cord and/ or nerves.
[PDF File]Rehabilitation Protocol: Post-Operative Lumbar Spinal Fusion
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Formal Therapy may begin 7-12 weeks post fusion according to patient clinical progress Pain and swelling within tolerance Independent with HEP Tolerates 15 min of exercise and 15-30 min of cardiovascular exercise Functional ADL for self care with neutral spine position 2: Weeks 7 to 12 Post-Op Goals:
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NIAMS removal of part of or all of the bone that covers the back of the spinal column called the lamina. The lamina may be causing tightness around the spinal cord or nerve(s). The surgery helps to decrease the irritation or inflammation to that area. Any arthritic changes or disc material pressing on the nerve root(s) may also be removed.
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