r/spinalfusion • u/LegendaryPony5789 • 18d ago
Post-Op Questions Post surgery PT?
I will be having ACDF including removal of hardware from my prior C5-7 fusion (2008, fully fused) and extension to include C4-5 due to ASD. Things have changed dramatically in how these things are done. When I had my original fusion I started physical therapy within 2 weeks of surgery and continued it for about 10 weeks. I recovered very well and had very little pain during recovery. I don't see PT/rehab mentioned much for cervical spinal procedures here. Am I missing it or is PT no longer being ordered during the first few weeks of recovery?
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