A 54-year-old female asked:
i had major back surgery on 6 february when should i expect to get my energy and stuff back i had three distri placed an spinal fusion?
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Dr. Martin Morell answered
29 years experience Rheumatology
Allow time: For bone fusion, surgical wound to heal. Muscles will atrophy during inactivity so star a strengthening program, progressing slowly. Physical therapy will guide you for specifics, ggod luck.
Answered on Feb 14, 2014
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Consult your surgeon: Consult your surgeon. Wishing you the best.
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