“How long is bed rest after scoliosis surgery?”
I will have scoliosis surgery. How long is bed rest after scoliosis surgery?
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After scoliosis surgery, bed rest typically lasts for about 1 to 2 days. However, it's important to follow your surgeon's specific instructions as recovery times can vary depending on individual factors.
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I have most people up walking the day of surgery.
The days of bedrest for the treatment of back pain, or for after surgeries, are pretty much over.
The days of bedrest for the treatment of back pain, or for after surgeries, are pretty much over.
Hello and good day. Thanks for sharing your scoliosis question with the FATD community. Please allow me to offer my thoughts, tips and suggestions regarding your question.
Scoliosis surgery should be performed by an experienced spine specialist that does these types of surgery often. The construct they create and the fixation is strong and stable. Once the pain subsides, which is different for everyone, you should be able to get out of bed. The longer you are in bed, the more muscle strength and girth is lost. In addition, people in bed for too long get compromised blood circulation and can develop blood clots in the legs. These are dangerous. So, by day one you should be in a chair, and then practice ambulating with assistance by day 1-2.
Once the pain is subsiding, I believe in following steps to help you recover to an optimal point. I like to follow these steps:
https://www.pop-doc.com/joint-preactive.html
Becoming flexible, strong and conditioned is the best way to optimize a surgery like this. Finding a good practice that helps, and then making a routine to preserve good bodily health in your life, will give you a pain-free existence for a long time.
I am optimistic that if you follow these suggestions, you will feel better and recover from surgery.
I hope this helps.
Scoliosis surgery should be performed by an experienced spine specialist that does these types of surgery often. The construct they create and the fixation is strong and stable. Once the pain subsides, which is different for everyone, you should be able to get out of bed. The longer you are in bed, the more muscle strength and girth is lost. In addition, people in bed for too long get compromised blood circulation and can develop blood clots in the legs. These are dangerous. So, by day one you should be in a chair, and then practice ambulating with assistance by day 1-2.
Once the pain is subsiding, I believe in following steps to help you recover to an optimal point. I like to follow these steps:
https://www.pop-doc.com/joint-preactive.html
Becoming flexible, strong and conditioned is the best way to optimize a surgery like this. Finding a good practice that helps, and then making a routine to preserve good bodily health in your life, will give you a pain-free existence for a long time.
I am optimistic that if you follow these suggestions, you will feel better and recover from surgery.
I hope this helps.
No Bending, Lifting, or Twisting. The most basic of precautions for the patient during the recovery process
will be “no BLTs.” These include:
- *No bending.* The patient is allowed to bend at the knees and hips,
but not at the back.
- *No lifting.* Nothing should be lifted that is more than 8 pounds,
which is about the weight of a gallon of milk. Someone else will need to
handle tasks that require lifting more than that for now.
- *No twisting.* Even simple tasks often involve twisting the spine, but
that motion will have to be restricted during recovery. For example, to
avoid twisting (and bending) the spine while getting in and out of bed, the
patient will need to use the “log roll” technique
This will be for first 2 weeks. Bed rest is only for the first 2-3 days.
will be “no BLTs.” These include:
- *No bending.* The patient is allowed to bend at the knees and hips,
but not at the back.
- *No lifting.* Nothing should be lifted that is more than 8 pounds,
which is about the weight of a gallon of milk. Someone else will need to
handle tasks that require lifting more than that for now.
- *No twisting.* Even simple tasks often involve twisting the spine, but
that motion will have to be restricted during recovery. For example, to
avoid twisting (and bending) the spine while getting in and out of bed, the
patient will need to use the “log roll” technique
This will be for first 2 weeks. Bed rest is only for the first 2-3 days.
