How long is a patient in the hospital after repairing a shattered lumbar?
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as long as he can get on a plane and sit that long.... but when he comes to CA he won't be covered under medicaid or anything for like 6 months, so make sure that's squared away before you do anything. A shattered vertebra, if it was treated with a vertebroplasty...which i think they usually do, it's just like super glue pumped in to hold the bone together...those work really well and are set within a few hours.... the hospital stay might be a day or two until the patient can handle walking around and all their stuff is stable....good luck
246630
My husband was in an accident same thing Dr. wanted him on pain meds.. Now there is a device out there that is called Pulse generator that is transplanted in your back. They put a lead up your spine and then implant the device in lower abdomen or lower back.You have a remote that turns it on or off. The company that makes it is Medtronic. If you are interested in this product I can give you alot of info. My husband is almost completely off meds.. Insurance companies will pay. You have to get his pain management Dr. to see if he is a candidate than a Nero-surgeon puts in it. It is a miracle device. About every 3-5 yrs they must go in and change the battery in your back. An over night op..
524641
If there's any question about how badly hurt the\nemployee is, then call for medical advice.  It's\nthe right thing to do from both a moral perspective\n(ie. you don't want to permanently damage someone\nby moving them if they have a spinal injury) as\nwell as from a legal perspective (ie. you don't\nwant to end up with a lawsuit).  \n\nIt's my opinion that if someone doesn't immediately\njust "get back up" on their own, then they *ought*\nto be checked out by a doctor (because the injury\nis obviously more serious than just a normal trip-and-fall).
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hi. i was discharged yesterday after having surgery for my sciliosis. the surgeons put two metal rods on either side of my spine to keep my spine straight. after that i ahd to have two more unexpected operations which resulted me in staying in hospital for two weeks. i know what it feels like. if you want to just talk about it don't hesitate to e-mail me.
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I had a small tear in my medial meniscus repaired earlier this year. It had been painful for a couple of years, especially if I turned on my knee, or landed at all heavily on it. The operation itself was no bother at all.\n\nI went to the Day Surgery at about noon, went to the theatre at about 3.30, general anaesthetic, woke up at about 4.45, and was fine to leave the hospital by 6.00.\n\nThey made 3 small holes in my knee, did the job and got out again - it's wonderful, this microsurgery. I was on crutches for about 3 days, and using a single crutch / stick for about 10 days more.  It was a bit sore afterwards, but not really painful.  I had a couple of stitches in each scar, which the nurse took out after 2 weeks. \n\nI was back able to use the gym after about a month, and the repair has made a real difference. It's not like new, (they're very old knees anyway!) but it's much better than it was before the operation.
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The surgery often takes about an hour. Recuperation includes spending a short time in the recovery room and may include about 24 hours in the intensive care unit to watch for complications.\n\nThe hospital stay usually is 1 to 3 days, and normal activities can be resumed within a week as long as the activities are not physically demanding. There may be some aching in the neck for up to 2 weeks. It is important not to turn your head too often or too quickly during your recovery.\n\nTo read more about it go here http://www.webmd.com/hw/stroke/hw224563.asp?lastselectedguid={5FE84E90-BC77-4056-A91C-9531713CA348}
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I had a similar experience about 2 years ago.  I fell and I thought I had a really bad sprain.  It was really swollen and I had bruises all the way up to my knee.  I had never broken anything before and I was pretty sure it wasn't broken.  I didn't hear anything snap and it hurt when I fell, but not too bad.  My mom, a nurse, came and looked at it and told me to keep it elevated.\n\nAbout a month later, I had an appointment with a Podiatrist for something totally unrelated.  When he saw how swollen and bruised I was after 4 weeks, he took an x-ray.  I had broken my leg and my ankle was broken in 3 places.  I was shocked - I always thought breaking a bone would be excruchiating pain!  I had to have surgery and they put a plate and some screws in there.  Now I'm back to normal, with a lovely scar to show for it.  No offense to my mom, but I'm thinking it's a good thing she is retired.\n\nIf after 6 weeks you are still swollen, there is definitely something wrong.  They've ruled out broken bones, but you'll have to wait for the MRI to find out what is really wrong.  Sure, you might need surgery, but it could be worse.  For example, did I mention the fact that I have MS, which affects my left leg and my breaks were in my right leg?  What this meant is that, because my left leg is not able to hold me up, crutches did no good.  I was basically living on my couch for 2 months.  \n\nGood luck with everything - I'm sure you'll be fine =)
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I had a broken vessel a few years ago that took about 3 weeks to completely resolve.  I think you can expect it to last at least 2 weeks and probably up to a month.
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you can go back to limited activity within 3 to 5 days.\nyou can go back to full activity within one week.\nthis answer is conditional with no other problem coming along the way after the operation,cause any problem delays recovery.
749712
I had a herniated disc between c-5 and c-6 . I went to bed fine and woke up the next day as it had ruptured overnight. I suspect the area was weakened from a lot of heavy lifting the prior day . I had it operated on they cut a slit in my throat and went in from the front and replaced the disc with a piece of bone from a cadaver. The operation took an hour perhaps slightly less . The scar completely disappeared in no time. I do still have no feeling in my right  thumb from nerve damage but the pain is gone except for a bit of arthritic type pain on cold rainy days.
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Torn?  Ooohh...probably not... i'd say stick with a doctor for something that serious...he/she can tell you what you should do to speed up recovery.
776753
My neck was broken in 3 places.  The surgery was a success.  C-7, T-1, T-2 were fused, much higher than your surgery.  Be aware, when a spinal fusion is done, you lose a bit of height, because the pads between the fused vertebrae are gone.  In my case, it was about 1/2 inch, but that is so much better than having been paralyzed, and I have not had pain since the 2 days immediately after the surgery.
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Please go and see a physio they will firstly listen to the cause of injury then massage area with a clear gell substance and a heated wand this is very relaxing and loosens those torn and inflamed muscles and tendons this goes on for about 20 - 30 minutes then they will gently click your spine back inplace.\n\nYou will feel like your back to normal when you walk out of the physio but you will have to take it easy and go back for the very same treatment, it is comfortable, relaxation, and painfree and there is no risk they are professionals and will tell what to do and what not to do.  All the very Best.\n\nSome physio's bulk-bill others you have to pay but can get some money back from medicare, or personal health care agent and health care card.
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I had xrays about 4 weeks ago to confirm a broken tailbone. It hurts like the devil to sit down and hurts even worse to get up. My best position was standing. I had a bad looking bruise back there. The pain from getting up and down hurt really bad for about 2 weeks. It's still sore, but I can get up and down without it hurting really bad.\nI didn't get any padding to sit on, but you can buy a donut. The pharmacy should have them. They don't do anything for broken tailbones; they heal themselves. I just had to take a lot  of ibuprofen.\n\nGood luck to you.
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Very carefully!\n\nThey will generally get a number of nurses to assist and do a "log roll" where the patient's spine and neck is all supported and kept in alignment as they are rolled.
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I would suggest from 2 to 6 weeks.\nTo be absolutely sure consult your\nhealth care provider.\nI wish you a speedy recovery.
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i would make an appt within the next 24 hours to be seen.\n\nthe numbess should not be present. you could have nerve damage or spinal cord damage, which can turn serious very quickly.\n\ni read someone mention to you to shine a flashlight into your eyes-please do not have anyone do this who is not trained professionally in the medical field to do so (they are the only ones who know how to do it correctly and get the right results). i know this b/c i work in trauma icu and deal with head injuries constantly.\n\nreport to the emergency room immediately (have someone take you or call 911) if you have any of the following symptoms\n\n-your headache becomes very severe and doesn't go away\n-you begin to vomit\n-you have dizziness or you feel faint\n-you pass out (no matter for how long)\n-your numbness begins to spread or get worse\n-you have blurry vision\n-you become confused or disoriented\n\nplease have yourself checked out soon-nerve injuries can be very tricky and they can get worse rapidly as can head injuries