Partial recovery from vertebral column surgery takes around 6 weeks and full recovery from vertebral column surgery takes around 4 to 6 months depending on the type of vertebral column surgery you had.
If you had a spinal fusion you will often need to be off work for at least 4 to 6 weeks unless you're older and have a more strenuous job then you may need to be off work for 3 months or so.
There are several types of vertebral column surgery which include.
Vertebral column resection surgery which is a procedure that removes one or more of your vertebrae to correct severe spinal deformities.
In a vertebral column resection a bone graft is used to fill in the gap where your vertebrae was removed, and hardware such as screws and plates are used to hold your spine in place while it heals up.
Minimally invasive spine surgery is less invasive and can be used to stabilize your spine and or relieve pressure on your spinal nerves.
Minimally invasive spine surgery is often faster and safer than open spine surgery is and can also result in less blood loss, less muscle damage and faster recovery times.
A foraminotomy is a procedure that removes a blockage, like a bone spur or herniated disk, from your intervertebral foramen and relieves pressure on your nerves.
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently connects two or more of your vertebrae and can be used to treat spinal instability as well as herniated disk and scoliosis.
Vertebral body tethering is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a flexible cord to pull your spine into alignment and is often used for children that have scoliosis.
A vertebral column resection is the complete removal of one or more of your vertebrae from your vertebral column.