It's up 2 Ur surgeon: Only he/her can advise you. It depends on many factors,how the fusion is progressing, what type of work you do. So after a fusion I would let people return 2 a desk job earlier than a laborer.
Answered 1/5/2019
1.4k views
Precautions: If you have heavy physical responsibilities, a work hardening program is suggested, but if you do office work, likely you could return with periodic breaks.
Answered 1/21/2019
1.3k views
Followup: You would need to have followup and discuss directly with your surgeon. At issue is whether your fusion has healed solidly, how the strength in your back muscles has returned, and finally the nature of your job itself. I usually let my patients return to restricted jobs 4-6 weeks post op and full duty 8-12 weeks if otherwise doing well. Discuss with your surgeon.
Answered 1/5/2019
1.3k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
14 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question