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Tips when recovering from cervical spine surgery?
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C spine surgery: Work on your posture and safe flexibility.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Others: Keep an eye on your wound. Stop smoking. Follow your surgeon's recommendations on activity and/or bracing. Stay globally healthy--good nutrition, good diabetic control, etc.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Neutral.: In general for 6-8 weeks after surgery, the head and neck should remain in a relatively neutral position; with care to avoid extension, rotation, or undue axial impact.
Answered 1/13/2017
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