Orthopaedic Spine Center

55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Building, Suite 3A
Boston, MA 02114

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This pre-operative class is designed for patients undergoing elective spinal surgery with the Orthopaedic Spine Center.

It is broken into three sections:

  1. What to expect prior to surgery and how to prepare
  2. What to expect while in the hospital
  3. What to expect when you are discharged from the hospital

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Spinal precautions following spine surgery

Following spine surgery, there are certain precautions to aide in your healing. These precautions include: No bending, lifting > 5 lbs, twisting for 6 weeks after surgery. It is helpful to avoid laying or sitting in one position for more than 30-40 minutes at a time. Mobility and frequent repositioning helps to decreasing pain. Incorporate these precautions into all mobility after surgery, including getting out of bed, as you resume your daily activities.

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