Operations on the spine

Like any other surgical intervention, operations on the spine require subsequent long-term treatment. With all the necessary measures, it is possible to quickly return life back to normal.

Stages of the process

Rehabilitation and recovery after surgery on the spine include:

1. Short-term bed rest.
2. Use of locking devices.
3. Compliance with diet.
4. Respiratory gymnastics.
5. Massage.
6. Reflexotherapy.
7. Physiotherapy.
8. Mechanical therapy.
9. Therapeutic physical training.

In some cases, a preliminary examination for disability after a spinal operation, temporary or permanent, is carried out. Conditions for recognition of a patient with a disability:

• there was a persistent disruption of the body's functions;
• there were irreversible complications after the operation on the spine;
• there was a need for longer rehabilitation (then disability is temporarily assigned);
• restriction of normal life and work capacity.

Duration of each stage of rehabilitation

Life after surgery on the spine will change a lot for at least 1 year.

Bed rest is observed immediately after surgery and lasts 2-10 days, depending on the severity of the surgery.

Lockers and special devices are used very long. The period of constant use of the corset is from 6 months to 1 year. It depends on how the spine is performed. If transplants have been installed, the period of wearing the fixation structures is significantly increased. It should be noted that the corset should either be chosen individually, or designed directly for each patient. This will ensure the most correct support of the spine in the rehabilitation period and help to avoid possible complications.

Nutrition immediately after surgery on the spine is limited only to mineral water (on the first day) and sour-milk products with breadcrumbs (on the second and third day). Starting from the 3rd day, the patient does not need a diet, but the recommendations after the operation on the spine provide for compliance with the rules of a healthy and balanced diet throughout the rest of his life.

Respiratory exercises are performed for 1-3 months. It serves to improve blood circulation and restore function and volume of the chest.

Simultaneously with the wearing of fixing structures are carried out:

• reflexology;
• massotherapy;
• physiotherapy.

The combined use of these rehabilitation methods avoids the atrophy of the back muscles due to the support of the spine by the corset. In addition, these activities contribute to correct metabolic processes in the body and accelerate the recovery of vertebrae.

Mechanical therapy and exercise therapy after spinal surgery are also applied at the same time and can last up to 12 months in duration. They include developed exercises to improve mobility and flexibility of the spine. Classes of curative gymnastics are conducted on special equipment and simulators. In addition, the patient is offered simple Exercise for home exercise, after discharge.

Possible consequences of spinal surgery

1. Relapse of the disease.
2. Limitation of life and work capacity.
3. The appearance of inflammatory processes.
4. Violations in the work of the heart.
5. Atrophy of the muscles of the back.
6. Pain after operation on the spine.
7. Numbness of the extremities.
8. Increase in pressure.