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EDISCSCULPTIf you undergo any surgery, no matter how minor, you are likely to miss at least a small amount of work. With laser back surgery, the recovery time is only about a quarter as long as that of traditional back surgery. However, patients will still need to miss some work.
Timeline
Most patients with desk jobs can expect to take about a week off of work after having laser spine surgery. As long as no complications are experienced, that is enough time for patients to regain their mobility and return to work pain-free.
It is a longer period of time, though, until a full recovery is made. Patients generally need to wait about 6 weeks before resuming physically strenuous activities. People with physically strenuous jobs may need to take the full time off. Alternatively, you may be able to have restricted duties if you normally work a physically strenuous job.
It's important to remember that the timeline can vary from patient to patient; some patients take longer to recover due to various factors, and part of the doctor's job is to guide the patient through the recovery process at their own pace.
Considerations
While it's true that you will need to miss several days of work if you have laser back surgery, the rewards of undergoing the surgery far outweigh any potential lost wages. After receiving treatment, patients find that their productivity at work increases, as does their overall quality of life.
If you are concerned about your surgery conflicting with major work commitments, it's likely that you'll be able to schedule the surgery around those important events. Although getting effective treatment is important, having spine surgery is usually not especially time sensitive. Knowing the date of your surgery some time in advance will also help you make arrangements at work.
To schedule a consultation today, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Timeline
Most patients with desk jobs can expect to take about a week off of work after having laser spine surgery. As long as no complications are experienced, that is enough time for patients to regain their mobility and return to work pain-free.
It is a longer period of time, though, until a full recovery is made. Patients generally need to wait about 6 weeks before resuming physically strenuous activities. People with physically strenuous jobs may need to take the full time off. Alternatively, you may be able to have restricted duties if you normally work a physically strenuous job.
It's important to remember that the timeline can vary from patient to patient; some patients take longer to recover due to various factors, and part of the doctor's job is to guide the patient through the recovery process at their own pace.
Considerations
While it's true that you will need to miss several days of work if you have laser back surgery, the rewards of undergoing the surgery far outweigh any potential lost wages. After receiving treatment, patients find that their productivity at work increases, as does their overall quality of life.
If you are concerned about your surgery conflicting with major work commitments, it's likely that you'll be able to schedule the surgery around those important events. Although getting effective treatment is important, having spine surgery is usually not especially time sensitive. Knowing the date of your surgery some time in advance will also help you make arrangements at work.
To schedule a consultation today, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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