What is a cage in spine surgery?
What is a cage in spine surgery?
If you plan to opt for spinal fusion surgery to treat your neck or lower back pain, your surgeon will likely place an interbody cage in your spine. The cage serves as a space holder between your affected vertebrae and allows bone to grow through it, eventually becoming a part of your spine.
Do they put you on your stomach for back surgery?
Spinal posterior surgery has essentially two requirements: an adequate position of the column and an unrestricted abdomen with reduction of bleeding due to engorged vertebral veins. Yet, the prone position in spinal surgery may be complicated by the need to use a C-arm.
How should I sit after back surgery?
It is important to maintain your normal spinal curves by sitting down to help minimize this stress, after surgery, avoid sitting on soft chairs and on couches where your hips fall under your knees.
How long is recovery from disc replacement?
On average, artificial disc replacement recovery time takes about 3-5 weeks; however, artificial disc replacement recovery time varies from patient to patient. Many patients can return to light activities and desk work within 1 week, but a few may not be at full activity level for up to 3 months.
How long does disk replacement surgery take?
Most artificial disk replacement surgeries take 2 to 3 hours. Your surgical team will approach your lower back from the front through an incision in your abdomen. With this approach, the organs and blood vessels must be moved to the side. This allows your surgeon to access your spine without moving the nerves.
Will I be awake during spinal anesthesia?
You will not be awake during surgery. Spinal anesthesia provides surgical anesthesia and you will be given sedatives to help you relax and put you in a light sleep. The level of your sleepiness can be adjusted and you can be easily awakened, if needed. In other words, you will be sleepy but not completely out.
How do you shower after back surgery?
DO NOT shower until 4 days after your surgery or follow the advice your surgical team gave you. After you shower, gently pat the incision dry with a clean towel. Shampoo your hair while you are in the shower. DO NOT take a bath, swim or use a hot tub for at least 2 weeks.
