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A member asked:

Appropriate follow-up time after l5-s1 laminotomy is?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Variable: I typically see my patients back at 2 weeks and 6 weeks post-op then as-needed. This will vary with surgeon.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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Postoperative: Usually within 10 days for wound check then 6-8 weeks, then 3-6 months depending on recovery.

Dr Goodrich agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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