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How Long Does Back Pain Last After Fitting Screws?
I have an operation done on my back after the accident n I sleep on my back n the screws hurt coz the bad is hard that I sleep on unlike the Hospital mattress that I slept on while admitted , nw I want find out how long will the pain on my back last n will I need to get an Orthopedic Bad or chair as I get tired for nw sitting In a normal one, n I hv an Orthopedic pillow dat allows my comfort on sleeping on my back
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Dear patient
Why back surgery was done? Was it for fracture or vertebral Listhesis? If it was done for both purposes posterior spinal fusion is done. Mild pain In back persists till solid fusion is achieved. So I would advise radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to look for fusion. There is no need for orthopaedic bed but if you feel comfortable with it you can use it and same is for chair.
Why back surgery was done? Was it for fracture or vertebral Listhesis? If it was done for both purposes posterior spinal fusion is done. Mild pain In back persists till solid fusion is achieved. So I would advise radiograph of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to look for fusion. There is no need for orthopaedic bed but if you feel comfortable with it you can use it and same is for chair.
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