What complications might occur after an XLIF/DLIF?

For patients that have sedentary jobs, a minimally invasive back surgery would allow the patient to begin working part-time in 1-2 weeks. For a bigger surgery such as fusion, it may take up to 6 weeks.

Usually, walking up and down the stairs after surgery is not a problem. Your surgeon will probably want you to limit your bending, lifting, and twisting, however, to allow the fusion to heal properly. You will be given additional instructions and guidelines before and after your spine surgery to ensure a good recovery.

In some cases it may take weeks or months, perhaps even a year for post-surgical numbness to disappear. If you still experience this numbness after a year, it is probably permanent. This is a subject you may want to discuss further with your physician.

Each type of back surgery comes with its own risks and benefits, with spinal fusion being the most commonly performed. The chance of success depends on your specific problem, your health, your medical history and your everyday habits.

Any surgery entails a number of risks. Before you are discharged, we will make sure you are on the right path to recovering and we will provide you with all the necessary indications to help you minimize these risks.

There are certain instances when patients don’t qualify for this procedure. We will perform the necessary tests to make sure this is not your case before we decide to proceed with artificial disc replacement.

This is one of the most frequent questions patients have before undergoing artificial disc replacement.

Our medical staff will carefully explain to you all the details regarding the expenses incurred by this surgery.

After any type of intervention, it is normal to feel differently. You will have limited mobility and some degree of pain or discomfort.

Kyphoplasty is not a suitable treatment option for every patient. This procedure has its contraindications and your doctor will tell you more about them during your first meeting.

Your doctor will tell you what aftercare recommendations are necessary after this surgery.

Your doctor will be able to tell you what outcome is expected in your case.

Pain and discomfort are normal effects of any surgery. Based on how intense your pain is, we will provide you with the necessary treatment to manage it.

Your doctor will tell you what symptoms you should look out for as they might indicate that you are at risk of developing complications.