Expected Laser Back Surgery Recovery Time NYC

Laser back surgery is one of the most cutting-edge surgical procedures around, and it has come to be favored by patients and physicians alike due to the fact that the recovery process is so much less intensive than with traditional back surgery. The expected laser back surgery recovery time is usually only about a quarter of that associated with traditional open back surgery.

Timeline

You will return home the same day after undergoing laser back surgery, with no need to visit a hospital or undergo general anesthesia. You should experience an immediate reduction in symptoms at the time of your surgery. You will be able to start physical therapy soon afterwards. In about a week, patients with desk jobs can return home, although patients with physically strenuous occupations may have to wait longer. After about 6 weeks, the majority of patients make a full recovery and are able to resume all normal activities, including physically strenuous activities such as exercise.

Minimizing Recovery

Some differences in recovery time from patient to patient are expected; everyone heals at different rates based on factors that can't be controlled for. However, there are some proactive steps you can take to ensure that your laser back surgery recovery is as short as possible:
  • Eat a healthy diet (it may help to prepare some meals before your surgery)
  • Get plenty of sleep 
  • Stop smoking several weeks before the surgery
  • Follow all of your doctor's recommendations regarding movement 
  • Perform the full course of physical therapy
  • Follow any instructions about wound care - in particular, avoid touching the wound unless necessary
Although the recovery time after a laser back surgery is minimal, it's still preferable to only undergo surgery when there is no other option. To learn more about whether laser back surgery is right for you, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at

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