What Are the Precautions After Cervical Spine Surgery?
The precautions following cervical spine surgery include wearing neck support, taking proper rest, cleaning the surgical incision, and adjusting lifestyle and dietary habits.
Wearing Neck Support: After cervical spine surgery, the cervical spine is unstable, so a neck support should be worn to enhance cervical spine stability and prevent excessive pulling and compression of the surgical site.
Taking Proper Rest: After surgery, it is essential to take adequate rest and avoid excessive activities. When in bed, avoid maintaining one position for too long, refrain from sitting or standing for prolonged periods, and prevent neck injuries to prevent recurrence.
Cleaning the Surgical Incision: Keep the surgical incision clean, avoid excessive pressing and rubbing to prevent infection of the surgical incision.
Adjusting Dietary Habits: After surgery, it is necessary to adjust lifestyle and dietary habits by avoiding staying up late, ensuring proper rest, refraining from consuming stimulating foods and alcohol, and consuming more foods rich in high protein and vitamins to facilitate recovery. Regular medical check-ups are also required after surgery.
Gradually, after recovery, follow the doctor's advice for reasonable neck function exercises to avoid complications such as soft tissue adhesion and muscle atrophy.
