How soon can I get off the floor after scoliosis surgery?

Theoretically, the strength of the internal fixation can meet the requirements of ground activities immediately after surgery, but early after surgery, the patient has a drainage tube, pain is also more obvious, need to be bedridden for a period of time. In general, wound drains can be removed in 2-3 days, and the patient can consider sitting up first when the condition is stable and the wound pain has become less severe. Axial turning is generally required after spinal surgery to reduce the early load on the internal fixation and to reduce the chance of internal fixation failure, so the first sitting up needs to be completed under the guidance of the physician and nurse. After sitting up for the first time, there is often dizziness and other discomfort, and family members or other personnel are required to accompany the patient. After gradually practicing sitting in bed a few more times, you can practice standing again, and if you can persist for 5-10 minutes, you can try indoor activities and go to the bathroom by yourself, and you can usually gradually practice walking with someone watching the next day. In general, most patients can get out of bed 3-4 days after surgery, but the specific situation needs to be guided by the surgeon, and a few patients may need to stay in bed for a longer period of time. Early activity is beneficial to the patient’s recovery, reduces the occurrence of pulmonary infections, and promotes wound healing, and when possible, patients should be encouraged to move off the floor as soon as possible.