Orthopedist Questions Back Surgery

How long is recovery from a laminectomy?

I am a 35 year old male and I will have a laminectomy. How long is recovery from a laminectomy?

3 Answers

In my hands 1 week
It is an outpatient procedure followed by 2-4 weeks of physical therapy. Most activities of daily living are limited only by tolerance. Ask your surgeon about their specific protocol though.

Good luck with surgery,

Dr. Louden
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In general, the recovery after laminectomy depends on how many levels of laminectomy are performed.