Question 1

is it safe for a person who underwent a back surgery to do bungee jumping?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful!: Bungee jumping isn't what i'd consider a safe sport under any circumstances!  especially if you have any type of hardware in your back (screws, stabilizing rods), those could easily be dislodged or become unstable.  I would strongly recommend that you find another activity that does not involve strong gravitational force.  Bungee jumping could put excessive pressure on your surgical repair.

Question 2

after back surgery can you get shorter?

Accepted Answer

Sure - by not much: Sure - you can get a tiny teeny bit shorter - dependent on what surgery and who did your surgery.  Discectomy removes a small portion of your inter-vertebral disc. One disc only makes up a tiny fraction of your spine (or overall height) but losing a quarter inch or so following back surgery is normal.

Question 3

please tell me how long it takes for to have back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon type: Assuming single level surgeries
kyphoplasty 15-30 mins
microdiskectomy-45-90 mins
laminectomy-60-90 min
lumbar fusion-90-120 mins
cervical fusion/disk replacement 60-120 mins
scoliosis fusion 180-600 mins.

Question 4

i'm having back surgery tomorrow and really worried. ocan you offer me some helpful hints on how to go?

Accepted Answer

Surgery remorse: Depends what kind of surgery. Being anxious is normal, because surgery is just plain scary to people who don't perform it everyday. Just relax. Review the information your doctor and the hospital gave you and you should be fine. If you have questions, write them down and ask your doctor in the morning. There is  time to change your mind until you get anesthesia. If still unsure, get a 2nd opinion.

Question 5

could back surgery cause neck problems?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The nerves in the low back travel downwards, into the legs, not up towards the neck, so from a neurologic standpoint, back surgery would not affect the neck.  However, it would be possible for back surgery to alter your body mechanics and indirectly cause neck problems.

Question 6

is cracking your spine after back surgery fine?

Accepted Answer

No! Once healed!: No-you are simply doing the equivalent of "cracking your knuckles"- it feels good or it just becomes a habit.  By "cracking" or mobilizing the small joints of your spine(facet joints) it causes a temporary reflexive relaxation of the surrounding muscles.  This is what an osteopath or chiropractor will attempt to achieve with manipulation.  You are doing your own! you are not causing any arthritis.

Question 7

can i take trepiline 10mg when i had a fushion (back surgery)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is a low dose and assuming you're not taking any other prescription medications that could interact, you shouldn't have any problems taking it. If you're taking other medications ask your pharmacist about potential interactions.

Question 8

spinal fusion back surgery recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The recovery time after back fusion surgery is determined by the extensiveness of the procedure, open or minimally invasive, and the number of levels fused. The technique used also varies with screws, rods, cages, bone graft, or clamps. Generally if your work is heavy being off 2-3 months is common for extensive surgery. Light workers can return in 4-6 weeks. The fusion becomes solid in 6-12 month.

Question 9

how long does it take to have scoliosis back surgery?

Accepted Answer

6 to 8 hours: The time is variable and depends on the number of vertebra involved, the degree of curvature and associated developmental deformities and the surgical techinque used to correct the deformity. The length of time that surgery takes is important, but performing the  procedure in an efficient and proficient manner is of the upmost important.

Question 10

i have back surgery--microdiscectomy l5s1, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: Microdiscectomy is surgery where they make a very tiny incision to take out your herniated disc to relieve pressure on the nerves. Recovery is faster than traditional surgery. But you should avoid strenuous actvities, bending turning twisting prolonged driving for some time, also you have to strengthen the muscles around your back and the legs. Hope that helps.

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