Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)

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Post-op care

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Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

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Post-op care

Activity:

• Up and walking the day after surgery

• Cervical collar on when walking where you might fall

• In-patient physical therapy as needed

• No outpatient physical therapy for at least 6 weeks

Incision Care:

• Incision is covered with a silver-impregnated dressing (silverlon). Keep dressing on and dry for 3-7 days.

• After that, treat the incision like normal skin.

• Get it wet everyday. Wash with soap. Pat it dry. Don’t scrub it.

Call if:

• Drainage/redness around the wound.

• Fevers/chills after surgery.

Go to ER if:

• Worsening neck pain

• New weakness in arms or legs

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