How do I recover and review after spinal deformity surgery?

Convex surgery is a very large operation and postoperative pain is inevitable, but it can be basically completely controlled by postoperative analgesic pumps and medications. Generally, postoperative pain is relatively mild in more than 95% of patients one week after surgery. Patients preferably need to have a bowel movement within 3 to 4 days after surgery. Generally, you can try to sit up and stand with a brace 2-3 days after surgery, and it is recommended to walk on the ground on the second day of wearing the brace. 3-4 days after surgery, you need to take pictures to understand the situation of bending correction and internal fixation. When you just get up to sit or stand, you will feel some dizziness, which is due to the long time of bed rest and the weakness of your body after the surgery, don’t worry, you will get used to it after a few times and the dizziness will disappear. The purpose of wearing a brace is to protect the metal internal fixation device in the body to avoid loosening or breaking of the internal fixation before the completion of bone graft fusion. The principle of wearing a brace is to wear it as long as you are up, at least for 3-6 months, because you can only wear it without it when the bone graft is fused well. Therefore, it is very important to review the radiographs in 1, 3 and 6 months after the surgery. If there is no abnormal feeling in the first month after surgery, you may not take the film, but it is necessary to take the film in March and June. Generally speaking, bed rest is the main focus within 2 weeks after surgery, and gradually increase the functional exercise of wearing support on the ground, eating, toileting, etc. After the surgery, the patient can resume general daily life in about 1 month, and many patients can return to normal life or school in 2 months after the surgery. 3~6 months later, if there is no special, the bone can carry out general jogging and non-collision sports activities after the bone grows well. 6 months later, normal weight-bearing activities can be carried out. The rehabilitation after surgery needs to be gradual and should not be rushed. Generally speaking. Strenuous activities are not allowed within six months after surgery, especially not bending, twisting, lifting and carrying heavy objects, etc. Confrontational activities or sports are also not allowed within one year after surgery. If you feel that you can sit for 2-3 hours without discomfort, you can go back to school, but you cannot participate in sports activities. You can start with a half-day class and gradually increase it later. In conclusion, it is very important to review your scoliosis within a year after surgery (3, 6, and 12 months). Insisting on going to the hospital on time for a review or taking pictures and sending them to your doctor can help your doctor understand how your recovery is going after surgery and make your recovery better and faster. If you feel any abnormal sensation during this period (sudden severe pain at the surgical site, difficulty in breathing, back bulge, sudden change in height, etc.), you should contact your doctor immediately and go to the hospital for examination to determine the cause and prompt treatment.