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How long till i can bowl after spine fusion?

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Dr. Ken Yonemura answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Bowling: Given the physical requirements for bowling such as trunk flexion and swinging of a heavy object in one arm, your fusion should be fairly well healed before return to this activity. Lumbar fusions generally require 3 months for early signs of fusion that are needed for return to normal activity.

Answered 12/30/2018

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Varies : This depends on region of fusion, why fusion was done, levels involved, how fusion was done & if instrumentation used & whether there are factors like smoking that may stop or slow a fusion. How deconditioned or rehabilitated you are via physical therapy plays a role. If a neck fusion, could be as early as 3 months & for the lower back at least a year. For scoliosis surgery 1 year if fused.

Answered 2/18/2020

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