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What's the recovery time after a laminectomy?
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Many factors: Depends on how many levels performed, as well as age and general health of patient. On average i would say 3-6 months depending on where you fall into the above factors.
Answered 10/22/2013
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Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, smoker or not, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care. Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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