Vertiflex

Vertiflex - Post Operative Instructions:
 

Post Anesthesia:

If you received anesthesia/sedation today, for the remainder of the day you should NOT make critical decisions or sign any legal documents. You should NOT consume alcohol. You should NOT drive or operate heavy machinery.

 

Medications:

You may be prescribed a post-operative medications, if so take as instructed. If you are on a blood thinner speak with your doctor about when to resume.

 

Incision Care:

Dressing may be removed 24 hours after surgery. If used, surgical glue will come off within 14 days. If sutures were used and need removed, it will be done at your follow up appointment.

Please call us with any changes or concerns such as:

• Redness

• Swelling or drainage at the incision site

• Temperature greater than 101

• Clear liquid drainage in the first 24 hours is normal

Bathing:

You may shower the day after surgery after removing your dressing; avoid scrubbing the incision site for 72 hours. No baths or swimming until approved by the physician or physician assistant at your follow up appointment.

 

Restrictions:

For 1 week following surgery:

• No Strenuous activity

• No lifting greater than 10lbs

Exercise:

Increase your light activity each day, such as walking, as tolerated.

 

Diet:

Eat a healthy diet to promote healing.

 

Smoking:

No smoking. Smoking can affect the rate of bone and skin healing needed to heal from this surgery

 

Driving:

You may drive the day after the procedure if you feel okay to do so. Do not drive if you are taking pain medications.

 

Follow-Up:

You may experience soreness of the hips for up to 7 days due to changes in your posture postoperatively, including hip and shoulder soreness from changes in your new upright standing. You will have a post-operative appointment approximately 14 days after surgery. If you have not already made your follow-up appointment, call your surgeons office to make one.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office triage line at 734-373-7246. If it is AFTER HOURS call the answering service at 734-572-7418.