After lumbar internal fixation, it is best to take bed rest in the early postoperative period (within 2~3 months), and after 2~3 months, you can go up stairs while wearing a waist corset.
Lumbar internal fixation generally refers to the lumbar nail rod system, in the early postoperative period of 2~3 months or less, it is best to need bed rest. This is mainly because the lying position minimizes the stress on the lumbar spine and maximizes healing. After 2~3 months, you can go up the stairs while wearing a lumbar girdle.
This is because when getting up, going up and down stairs, walking and other actions, it is easier to cause damage to the lumbar spine due to changes in body position, resulting in excessive activity. Therefore, it is best to wear a lumbar cuff after the operation before carrying out activities, the lumbar cuff can prevent the lumbar vertebrae from strenuous activities, effective protection of the lumbar vertebrae.