Lumbar Fusion Surgery - Preparing Home for Post-operative Convenience

An accomplished spine specialist, Dr. Jamie Gottlieb is a spine surgeon with Orthopedic Specialists North Texas in Denton, Texas. Dr. Jamie Gottlieb draws from nearly two decades of experience in spine surgery with a special dedication to perform a lumbar fusion surgery.

Lumbar fusion surgery is a common surgical procedure for low back pain. By stopping motion, the procedure stabilizes the segment of the lower spine region where abnormal movement is causing pain.

To hasten recovery from lumbar fusion surgery, patients must avoid bending or performing rigorous tasks as much as possible during the first few days after the surgery. Before going to the hospital for the surgery, patients should put the things that they use more regularly at home in heights where they can reach them without bending over. These include shoes, clothing, toiletries, kitchen utensils, and telephone. They should also identify a person who can assist them at home with chores.