Health Education
Spine Surgery Success New
After registering for the class, you will be contacted by the instructor via email with instructions and an online zoom link.
Available Online
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Prepare yourself for your upcoming spine surgery and learn what to expect before, during and after your procedure with Ascension Hospitals.
This online zoom class will include the following topics:
- Understanding spine structure and common types of spinal surgery
- Steps to prepare for surgery
- Overview of your hospital stay
- Preparing for surgery
- Preparing your home/planning ahead
- Day before surgery
- Day of surgery
- During hospital stay
- Body mechanics and back precautions
- Common equipment
- Types of braces
- Preparing for discharge
- Return home
- Postoperative complications and prevention strategies