CENTRE FOR ENDOSCOPIC AND MICROSCOPIC SPINE AND BRAIN SURGERIES
KEYHOLE SPINE SURGERY | BEST SPINE SURGEON IN HYDERABAD | BEST NEUROSURGEON
Even people requiring bigger surgeries like spinal fusion are 90% likely to return to work and stay at work long term. While most people recover from back pain through exercise and healthy lifestyles, those who require surgery can expect to return to work and “get their life back” too.
If left untreated or if the underlying cause is severe, sciatica may become chronic and persistent, lasting for two months or more. An estimated 20% to 30% of people may continue to have sciatica for 1 to 2 years.
Two weeks post-operation, most patients can expect to be participating in all regular, daily activities. A spinal fusion procedure requires a bit more downtime, and patients are restricted for 12 weeks to allow proper bone fusion and healing to occur.
Published follow-up studies and our in-house observations show that endoscopic discectomy surgery is a highly successful procedure. A study that observed the post-surgical condition of patients over a 10-year period showed that more than 80 percent reported excellent results and none had any poor results.
Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, until your doctor says it is okay. Ask your doctor when you can drive again. Avoid riding in a car for more than 30 minutes at a time for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.
You’ll usually be able to go home about 1 to 4 days after your operation. How long you need to stay in hospital will depend on the specific type of surgery you had and your general health. When you get home, it’s important to take things easy at first, gradually increasing your level of activity every day.
