“How long after spinal fusion surgery can I take a bath?”

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“How long after spinal fusion surgery can I take a bath?”

I am a 46 year old male in need of spinal fusion surgery. How long after spinal fusion surgery can I take a bath?

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**Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen** Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI

We usually wait 6 weeks after surgery before submerging in water

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Clear with Surgeon.

**Dr. Jian Shen** Orthopaedic Surgeon New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jian Shen Orthopaedic Surgeon New York, NY

Usually 3 weeks after surgery, you can start taking tub baths.

**MaryDonna Anderson** Surgeon East Amherst, NY · Accepted Answer

MaryDonna Anderson Surgeon East Amherst, NY

Can shower after 72 hours bathing depends on progress of healing of the wound