What are the blood requirements for spine surgery?

         No blood is required for a single level surgery in the degnerative spine. However, for major cases of deformity, upt 8 units of blood may have to be arranged.

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​What are the common complications after spine surgery?

          The complications of spine surgery are like any other surgery and may involve wound or systemic problems.

           Transient weakness of the thigh or leg muscles or changes in sensation may occur but normally revert in about 6 weeks

What are the chances of paralysis after spine surgery?

          Total paralysis after spine surgery is not seen nowadays especially with modern  techniques to monitor spine function. The total incidence of paralysis is less than 1 in 10000 surgeries.

Do I need to have another surgery done after some time?

         Specially after decompression alone, a fusion may be required in about 20% of all operated patients after 5-7 years.

How many days of hospital stay  is required for a typical spine  surgery?

          Patients are typically admitted to hospital one day before the scheduled day of surgery and discharged from 1-3 days after the surgery. However for some    

               Supramajor cases,  like spinal deformity, an extended stay for upto 10 days may be required. 

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When will  I be able to get up and do self care after spine surgery ?

          Most patients are able to get up and walk on the 2nd post operative day. You should be independantly able to manage after about one week of surgery.

What is the typical size of scar after spine surgery ?

             Small scars 1.5-2 inches are the norm as far as modern surgery is concerned. For extensive multiple level surgeries, Longer, midline scars may be required.

MATHUR ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPINE CENTER.