Question 1

how long should it take for nerves to heal after back surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: I assume you are talking of disc surgery, which the nerve involved.
We have to consider two things.
How chronic the painwas?
How much the nerve injury is?
It may take days?
Few weeks?
It may have residual pain for long time?

Question 2

how long do nerves and muscles take to heal after back surgery?

Accepted Answer

It varies: It depends on how much irritation there was before surgery, how long it was there, and how much of those tissues were manipulated during that procedure. Many will improve quickly (days to weeks), others take months, and some never fully recover. Follow your surgeon's instructions, and ask questions if your recovery is delayed.

Question 3

i have just had back surgery to take pressure off my nerves 3 days ago. is it normal to have muscle pain in your leg while it heals?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be normal to have some residual pain in the lower extremity after back surgery. You should notice less intensity in the pain and hopefully less numbness, tingling, weakness, etc. If you notice worsening pain, and changes in bowel/bladder function, worsening numbness/tingling, or other issues, please contact your surgeon.

Question 4

could i take prednisone to help heal from back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Steroids, such as prednisone, can be prescribed when back surgery is performed.  The most common usage is to minimize nerve pain from swelling, but also to assist in nerve recovery in situations with severe pre-op and/or post-op weakness. If prescribed, it is usually for short-term usage. With long-term use, Prednisone may slow wound healing, raise blood sugars, and delay fusion maturation.

Question 5

i have had back surgery, laminectomy, fusion & rod placement. i have nerve damage & suffer from numbness & tingling as well as pain in my back & legs. i take gabapentin 800mg bid.. i want to add tinazidine 2 mg can i add this and it be safe?

Accepted Answer

: You almost certainly have post-operative scarring with lumbosacral arachnoiditis, and tizanidine is unlikely to help.  Would consider switching gabapentin (at maximal dose) to Lyrica.  The use of a dorsal column spinal stimulator might be evaluated.  Would go to nearby medical school for updated opinions.

Question 6

how risky is for a 72 year old female have back surgery to align 2 vertrebass out of place are pinching nerves causing severe back pain and leg crams?

Accepted Answer

Depends : The surgery that you describe in general is a big surgery that sounds like it would involve a fusion and spinal instrumentation. That being said, these are surgeries that are done frequently with good results. The things that make these surgeries risky are concurrent medical issues:heart problems, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis etc. The risk is also decreased with the experience of the surgeon.

Question 7

after lower back surgery in 04-20-i5 was left with foot drop. only stand -walk w walker. if l4 or l5 nerves damaged will it show on mri. can it b fixe?

Accepted Answer

Not best test: Emg confirms nerve damage and dysfunction Mri searches for correctable causes of new post op neurologic deficits after surgery post op L5 injuries and foot drops have a poor recovery rate in general a AFO brace can make a big difference in return to function , i favored the ottobach afo for my foot drop recovery is generally prolonged and incomplete but not unheard of good luck recover or adapt

Question 8

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 9

can someone tell me how long will recovery take for back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Type: Could be a few weeks to a few months, depending on what type of spine surgery was performed. Ask your surgeon to go over the specific surgery he/she is proposing for you including the expected recovery course.

Question 10

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.

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How long should it take for nerves to heal after back surgery

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How long do nerves and muscles take to heal after back surgery?

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I have just had back surgery to take pressure off my nerves 3 days ago. is it normal to have muscle pain in your leg while it heals?

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Could i take prednisone to help heal from back surgery?

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I have had back surgery, laminectomy, fusion & rod placement. i have nerve damage & suffer from numbness & tingling as well as pain in my back & legs. i take gabapentin 800mg bid.. i want to add tinazidine 2 mg can i add this and it be safe?

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How risky is for a 72 year old female have back surgery to align 2 vertrebass out of place are pinching nerves causing severe back pain and leg crams?

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After lower back surgery in 04-20-i5 was left with foot drop. only stand -walk w walker. if l4 or l5 nerves damaged will it show on mri. can it b fixe?

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

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Can someone tell me how long will recovery take for back surgery?

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How long does it take to have scoliosis back surgery?

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