How long does it generally take to recover from spinal fusion surgery?

Weeks to months: Recovery from a spinal fusion can be considered in two phases. The first would be a recovery from the pain of the procedure, which varies based upon the surgical approach used, the number of levels fused, and the associated pathologies treated. This takes about 2 to 4 weeks. The second phase, which is the actual bone healing, takes about a minimum of 5 months to occur clinically.

3-6 months: Surgical pain can last 2-3 months, less with minimally invasive techniques. Patients will need pt once the surgical pain is reduced. Actual fusion can take 6-12 months, as documented by x-rays or ct scan.