Spine surgery is indicated for patients who continue to have back pain and lower body weakness even after trying different treatments. The most common spine surgeries are spinal fusion, laminectomy, foraminotomy, diskectomy, interlaminar implant, and disk replacement.
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Can I perform all the physical activities normally after spinal fusion surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, It has been roughly a year since my spinal fusion surgery involving T8, T9, T10 vertebrae. Approximately three months after the procedure, my fusion had completely healed and formed a solid fusion. Today, I visited the doctor for my yearly X-ray, and he confirmed that everything still ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. You have undergone spinal fusion surgery, and based on the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), the surgical site seems to be healed well. In your case, lifting heavy weights should... Read Full »