Minimally invasive surgery of lumbar spine includes lumbar spine fusion surgery such as minimally invasive internal fixation and fusion surgery, lumbar spine non-fusion surgery such as lumbar foramenoscopy minimally invasive surgery and other minimally invasive ways, the time needed to stay in bed for the surgery is also affected by the different ways and the patient’s physical condition, but minimally invasive damage is relatively small, do not need to lie down for three months, the less severe cases can get out of bed in three days, and the more serious ones can usually wear a support for one week after lying in bed for activities.
1. Minimally invasive internal fixation and fusion surgery: the treatment of lumbar herniation and other diseases by fixing the spine through the connection of pedicle root nails, most of the patients can wear a support for three days after the operation to carry out activities, and with the rehabilitation of exercise therapy to accelerate the osseous fusion.
2. Minimally invasive lumbar foramenoscopic surgery: In the case of milder conditions and better spinal stability, minimally invasive lumbar foramenoscopic surgery can be used to treat part of the intervertebral disc. Most patients can get out of bed on the same day after surgery, but if the patient’s lower limbs are not strong enough, he or she can wait until the next day to get out of bed.
After the minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery, you should follow your doctor’s instructions and seek medical attention if you experience pain or discomfort.