Back Surgery

Learn recovery duration, factors affecting it, and ways to ease post-surgery healing.

Why should you choose robotic spine surgery, what are the benefits and risks, and how does robotic surgery compare with traditional surgery? Read on to learn more.

Complications of cervical spine surgery span from rare instances of life-threatening conditions, like paralysis, to common issues, such as difficulty swallowing.

Potential risks of vertebral augmentation include infection, nerve injury, cement leakage, and allergic reactions to materials.

Patients can do a number of things to help ease their transition home following back surgery. Learn about tips to minimize pain and maximize convenience.

Post-surgical constipation aggravates pain and discomfort. OTC medications and lifestyle adjustments greatly reduce this avoidable complication.

After lumbar laminectomy, gradual recovery involves pain management, mobility improvement, and physical therapy for spinal stenosis relief.

Scar tissue is a common occurrence after back surgery and is not always a cause of pain. In fact, scar tissue is part of the normal healing process after surgery.

Beyond 3 months post-surgery, scoliosis recovery centers on maintaining spinal health, strength, and regular check-ups.

After discharge, 2-3 months focus on pain management, physical therapy, and resuming daily activities in scoliosis surgery recovery.