Postoperative care depends on many factors, such as surgical indication and diagnosis, surgical procedure, and the patient’s neurological function.

Special attention should be provided to pain control and thromboprophylaxis. 

Usually, patients are made to sit in bed on the first day after surgery or as ordered by the surgeon.

Patients with intact neurological status are assisted to stand and walk on the second day after surgery or later, as ordered by the surgeon. It depends on the comfort levels and presence of other associated injuries. Patients can be discharged when medically stable or sent to a rehabilitation center if further care is necessary.

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The hospital stay varies. Some patients will stay longer or shorter depending on their specific situation, diagnosis, and surgical procedure.

Complete surgical recovery typically takes 1-6 months. Patients with neurological deficits may have specific recovery times, and full recovery may not be expected in some cases.

Patients are generally followed with periodical x-rays at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. The interval and follow-up exams can vary based on diagnostic, surgical procedure, and patient factors.

Commonly, 5-10 degrees of loss of kyphosis can be observed within the first six months, which does not affect the functional outcomes. For non-fusion surgeries, the implants can be removed once fusion is confirmed.