Desk work is typically possible within three to five days. Physical or manual work requires four to six weeks for graduated return. Most patients walk on the day of surgery and are discharged the same day or the following morning.
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Written by Dr. Nirdesh H J, MBBS, MS DNB Orthopaedics, FNB Spine Surgery, AO Spine International Fellowship (Seoul), Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, SPARSH Hospital, Hennur Road, Bengaluru 560043. Phone: +91 6363626242.
