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How long is rehab after spinal fusion? how long after my spinal fusion surgery can i expect to be in rehab?
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Depends: The nature and duration of postoperative recovery would depend on the site and type of fusion. Check with your surgeon.
Answered 1/25/2017
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It varies.: Because every individual recovers at a different rate, it is difficult to give an exact length of rehabilitation time. Generally speaking, most patients can expect a couple of weeks for rehabilitation after a single level spinal fusion surgery.
Answered 3/5/2013
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