After thoracic spinal stenosis surgery, we should pay attention to wound care, take proper rest, avoid excessive stress activities in the spinal area, and carry out rehabilitation exercises in a gradual manner.
1. Pay attention to wound care: Thoracic spinal stenosis postoperative rehabilitation needs to pay attention to wound care, to keep the wound clean and dry, and change the medicine in time to prevent wound infection.
2 Avoid excessive stress on the spinal area: patients with thoracic spinal stenosis generally need to stay in bed for six to eight weeks after surgery before they can go down to wear a fixed brace. After the surgery, excessive stress on the spine should be avoided. Avoid twisting the body when turning over, which may cause the surgical site to be squeezed and affect the recovery of the body.
3. Prevent complications: In the process of rehabilitation, we should pay attention to the exercise of limb muscle strength and joint mobility, pay attention to diet, ensure nutritional intake, prevent complications such as muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, malnutrition, etc., so as to promote the recovery of patients’ functions to normal.
It is recommended that patients under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, the development of individualized rehabilitation program, do not blindly self-training, to avoid adverse consequences.