You can recover from lumbar fusion surgery, which usually takes about 3 months.
Lumbar fusion is generally used to treat herniated discs and other diseases. It involves removing the diseased disc and implanting a fusion device to fuse it. It takes about 3 months for the vertebral body to heal and it is important to avoid bending and weight-bearing activities before bone healing is achieved to avoid affecting the recovery.
Within 3 months after lumbar spine fusion surgery, you need to cooperate with the support, and should avoid excessive bending or other lumbar force movements. after 3 months, you can exercise appropriately, and carry out muscle training to increase the stability of the lumbar spine. Running and other strenuous activities are not recommended within half a year.
After lumbar spine fusion surgery, patients are recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for recovery, regular checkups, and timely consultation if there is any discomfort.