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Spine Orthopedic

When you are experiencing severe spine pain due to conditions like arthitis, injury, nerve damage, or another back or neck condition, orthopedic specialists may be able to help you find relief from debilitating symptoms that negatively affect your quality of life.

An experienced and reputable orthopedic doctor should be able to effectively diagnose your neck or back pain and recommend an appropriate procedure. He or she should also be able to answer all of the questions you have about the details of your spine orthopedic surgery. However, many patients forget to ask what they can do before their surgery to prepare and increase their chances of a fast, painless recovery.

Preparing for Treatment

Below is a list of pre-surgical preparations that your spine orthopedic surgeon may recommend:

• Several months prior to your procedure—begin a healthy diet and a schedule of mild exercise. Not only can losing a few extra pounds take some of the weight of your spine during rehabilitation, but increased flexibility and muscle strength can speed your recovery process.
• Several weeks prior to your procedure—stop using medications with anticoagulant properties, such as aspirin. Also, try to eliminate all nicotine and alcohol from your diet—anything that interferes with heart, lung, or liver function can complicate a surgical procedure.
• The day before your procedure—your orthopedic physician will most likely ask that you do not eat or drink for about 12 hours before your procedure. You will also want to make sure and get plenty of rest the night before.
• The day of your procedure—arrive at your orthopedic clinic on time and make sure to bring all necessary documents with you. Arrange for someone to either stay at the clinic during or procedure or for someone to pick you up after the procedure. Remain calm—anxiety puts undue stress on the body.

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In general, it is important to remain active, and also calm, prior to your spine orthopedic surgery. Anxiety and pain can often cause people to become more sedentary in the days and weeks leading up to their spinal procedure, but inactivity will only make post-surgical rehabilitation more difficult. For more information about your choices for endoscopic, outpatient surgeries, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) today.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.