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Herniated lumbar disk

Lumbar spinal surgery - series

Vertebra, lumbar (low back)

Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)

Lumbar spinal surgery

The outcome depends on the source of the problem or the extent of the injury but most patients do very well after surgery.

How long you must stay in the hospital depends on the type of spinal surgery performed. Some people only say overnight, while others must stay in much longer.

You will be encouraged to walk the first or second day after surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots (deep venous thrombosis).

Complete recovery takes about 5 weeks. Heavy work is not recommended until several months after surgery or not at all.

Review Date: 09/21/2006
Reviewed By: Jeffrey Kauffman, MD, Sacramento Knee and Sports Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.