SPINAL SURGERY REHABILITATION PROTOCOL

R PEPPER MURRAY, MD JOHN C EDWARDS, MD ERIC C JOHNSTON, MD. STEVEN B HUISH, MD JOSHUA M HICKMAN, MD MICHAEL M HESS, MD. DAVID W STEVENS, MD JARED J TYSON, MD CLINT J WOOTEN, MD. SPINAL SURGERY . REHABILITATION PROTOCOL . lumbar SPINE. When developing a postoperative Physical therapy plan, pathoanatomic abnormalities, surgical procedure, and patient's psycho-physical state should be considered. However, here are some general REHABILITATION guidelines with regards to activity and patient education: microdiscectomy / DECOMPRESSION. Weeks 0-2: Decrease inflammation, encourage wound healing and monitor for signs of possible infection Initiate daily walking routine on even surface; start with short walks (5-7min), 2-3x per day at a comfortable pace Initiate Glut and Quad sets, ankle pumps, light abdominal bracing instructed by a PT.

REHABILITATION PROTOCOL LUMBAR SPINE When developing a postoperative Physical therapy plan, pathoanatomic abnormalities, surgical procedure, and patient’s psycho-physical state should be considered. However, here are some general rehabilitation guidelines with regards to activity and patient education: MICRODISCECTOMY/ DECOMPRESSION

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