How long is recovery from L5 S1 surgery?

You’ll be encouraged to walk and move around the day after surgery and it’s likely you’ll be discharged 1 to 4 days afterwards. It will take about 4 to 6 weeks for you to reach your expected level of mobility and function (this will depend on the severity of your condition and symptoms before the operation).

What percentage of spinal surgery is successful?

What Percentage of Back Surgeries Are Successful? One study estimated the success rate for back surgeries to be about 50\%. This estimate is conservative, as most success rates depend on a wide variety of factors.

What are the side effects of L5 S1 surgery?

Like all surgical procedures, lumbar decompression surgery carries some risk of complications.

• Recurrent or continuing symptoms.
• Infection.
• Blood clots.
• Dural tear.
• Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.
• Facial sores and loss of vision.
• Nerve injury and paralysis.
• Death.

Is spinal disc surgery safe?

There is a slight risk of damaging the spine or nerves. All surgery has some risks, including bleeding, infection, risks from anesthesia, and death. There is a chance that the surgery won’t relieve your symptoms. And even if you get better with surgery, there is a chance you may get new symptoms in the future.

How long do you stay in the hospital after back surgery?

On the day of your back surgery, your main objective will be to rest. While some patients are discharged on the day of their operation, most stay in the hospital for one to five days. You will be able to go home once you have good control of your pain and are able to walk, eat and use the restroom independently.

Is spinal surgery Successful?

After a spine fusion surgery, it takes 3 to 12 months to return to most normal daily activities, and the success rate in terms of pain relief is probably between 70\% and 90\%, depending on the condition the spine surgery is treating.