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What Post Care Needs To Be Taken After A Spinal Surgery?
I recently underwent a spinal surgery which I had a fusion of the L4 and L5 disc. It s hard for me to get in and out of my car because it is a smaller SUV and I am a very short person of only 5 feet. I am adding running boards to my vehicle to use as a step. Would a lazy susan swivel seat also be advisable?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Thank you for the question.Post spinal surgery aftercare is best initiated by the treating spinal surgeon through a trained physical therapist after complete healing and bone fusion is stable.If, depending on physical assessmentyou are allowed to move and ride in a car,a little bending on getting in shall do no harm.for your convienience you may arrange stepping board or seat comfortably.So consult your doctor and physical therapist
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