Limb lengthening is a complex procedure performed on individuals with congenital defects or skeletal abnormalities. After a lengthening procedure, physical therapy is performed to rehabilitate the patient in order to maximize the benefits of the lengthening surgery, and to return the patient to an optimal functional level.
Your physician has mentioned you might need a spinal fusion — what does that mean? Many people still have a perceived notion that a spinal fusion surgery is an open-back surgery, with a long recovery time and pain after surgery. This is no longer true! Virginia Spine Institute’s advanced technology with minimally invasive surgeries have reduced recovery…
In addition to these general travel tips, it’s important to maintain your home exercise program and pay attention to your body mechanics to keep a neutral spine.
