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How long is it supposed to it take for a spinal fusion to heal?

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Helping fusion: There are several stages: initially, just getting over the surgery, then the initial muscle healing which can take 4-6 weeks, exercise and therapy to rebuild the muscles, over three to six months. It takes a year, or longer, for the fusion to mature.

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Answered 4/15/2014

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