After Surgery Guides

Being ready to recover and knowing what to expect can be very helpful for managing your symptoms, knowing what help you will need, and knowing if something you are experiencing is normal or something to be worried about. At Modern Spine, we think taking the mystery out of recovery is essential.

Whenever you are in serious doubt about your recovery, you should call 9-1-1 for emergency concerns or contact your primary care doctor if you think you are having a medical issue like elevated blood pressures, low blood pressure, irregular heart beating, or difficulty managing diabetes or your other chronic medical issues.

When it is not an emergency and spine related, use these guides to help you through the process of recovering after surgery. Our Bracing Guide, Bone Growth Stimulator Guide for Fusion Patients, and Wound Care Guide are also available to help you with routine after surgery concerns, questions, and problems.

After Neck Surgery Guides

Download guides 1, 2, or 3 for tips on how to recover from neck surgery and what to expect.

After Neck Surgery Guide 1 - Cervical Disc Replacement

A simple guide to get you ready for cervical disc replacement surgery.

After Neck Surgery Guide 2 - Anterior Cervical Fusion

A simple guide to get you ready for an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

After Neck Surgery Guide 3 - Posterior Cervical Fusion

A simple guide to get you ready for posterior cervical fusion.

After Back Surgery Guides

Download guides A, B, C, D, or E for your guide to recovering after back surgery.

After Back Surgery Guide A - Lumbar Discectomy and Decompression

A simple guide to get you ready for lumbar discectomy, laminectomy, and other lumbar decompression surgeries.

After Back Surgery Guide B - Lumbar Fusion

A simple guide to get you ready for lumbar fusion surgery.

After Back Surgery Guide C - Spinal Deformity Surgery

A guide to get you ready for spinal deformity surgery.

After Back Surgery Guide D - Lumbar Disc Replacement

A simple guide to get you ready for lumbar disc replacement.

After Back Surgery Guide E - SI Fusion

A guide to get you ready for sacroiliac (SI) fusion surgery.

Future Preparing for Surgery Guides

We are in the process of making additional guides. Check back before your operation to see if they are available.

Bracing Guide

Not every surgery requires a brace but many do. It is beneficial to learn about bracing if you have been instructed that you will need a brace after surgery Click the link below to learn more:

Modern Spine Bracing Guide X

Our guide to brace use before and after surgery.

Wound Care Guide

This is a guide to wound care for all of the different types of incisions you might have after surgery. It helps you know what to expect and how to care for your wound, when to shower, and when to be concerned.

Modern Spine Wound Care Guide Y

Our guide to caring for your incision or incisions after surgery.

Bone Growth Stimulator Guide for Fusion Patients

Some patients after a multi-level fusion or revision fusion surgery for a failed fusion will benefit from a device called a Bone Growth Stimulator.

If you are prescribed one of these devices or one is recommended to you, you can download our guide to learn more about the technology and how to use the device.

Bone Growth Stimulator Guide for Fusion Patients Z

Our guide to using your bone growth stimulator (BGS) after surgery.

Preparing for Surgery Guides

In case you missed them, we also have guides to prepare you for surgery with Modern Spine. Click the link below to explore that area and learn more about getting ready for surgery:

Preparing for Surgery Guides

Our comprehensive guides to getting you ready for surgery.

After Surgery Guides