Postoperative recovery can be a long process - improvements can take up to 2 years following the procedure to appear and are dependent on numerous factors. One of the most important factors that affects postoperative recovery is smoking; nicotine poisons the bone and prevents it from healing
Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever which acts centrally (in the brain) to modulate pain sensations. This article overviews the characteristics and effects of Ultram.
The management of activities and needs after a spinal surgery evolve with time. This article explores the typical recommendations patients can expect from a doctor.
There's several risks the month after a patient undergoes a spine fusion surgery. These can include infection, fever, changes in odor, and increasing pain. If these risk fac...
In the first few months after a spinal fusion surgery, the fusion bone mass is becoming established - it's best to avoid excess motion during this period.