Life After Cervical Fixation and Fusion

Cervical fixation and fusion is a surgical procedure to align and correct instability at the junction of the spine and skull. The total recovery time is 6 to 8 months. You will be in the hospital for 3 to 4 days.
Recovery tips:
Walk slowly every day for the first few days then gradually increase the pace.
Shower after 3 days. Avoid direct water pressure on the incision and pat dry the incision area.
A soft diet for the first 2 weeks is recommended. You can eat yogurts, puddings, ice creams, cooked vegetables, soft fruits, and protein shakes.
Sleep on your back with knees bent and a pillow tucked in your knees. You can sleep on the side as well with knees bent and a pillow between your legs. Avoid sleeping on your stomach and with arms on the head as this puts stress on the shoulders and neck. To change sleeping positions in bed, use the log roll technique.
Avoid twisting, bending, lifting, pushing or pulling objects heavier than 5 to 10 lbs for at least 6 weeks.
Driving: Wait for at least 5 to 6 weeks.
Avoid swimming in the pool for 6 weeks or until the incision is healed.
Return to work: You can return to work within 8 to 12 weeks. Avoid sitting on soft couches or soft chairs where hips drop below knees. Don't sit for a long time, take breaks by standing up and stretching after 30 to 45 minutes.
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[@christopherarnold6686]

Man I had c6&c7 done and 15 years later I had to get c4&c5 fused. Totally new set of pain parameters this go around. Good luck every one speedy recovery to us all!!

[@ez81x]

I will be undergoing fusion operation to fix my OPLL on this coming 12th June 2024. Really dont know what to expect after surgery. Thanks for this video

[@tericarter]

This says a whole bunch 😊

[@nayanahk6244]

Its been 7 months neck stiffness, pain, very less range of motion, crossing road s very difficult. Numbness pain. Worst decision of my life

[@yyougorcam2880]

Is not that easy as is being presented here in this video… I been 3 and a half months and still in recovery mode, lots of pain, arm pain due to nerves from the neck, still carrying the brace on… totally regrets this fusion surgery 😢