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Anatomy of neck pain
Visit this link for surgeons of cervical spine surgery at hospitals of Mumbai in India. Your head is a lot to carry around—it can weigh 15 pounds or more. Not only does your neck fully support all that weight, it enables you to nod your head, shake your head, and turn your head. No other part of your spine has the ability to move so much: 90° of forward motion, 90° of backward motion, 180° of side-to-side motion, and almost 120° of tilt to either shoulder. Technically, your neck is called the cervical spine, and it begins at the base of your skull. It contains 7 small bones (vertebrae), which doctors label C1 to C7 (the 'C' means cervical). The numbers 1 to 7 indicate the level of the vertebrae. C1 is closest to the skull, while C7 is closest to the chest. Surgeons of cervical spine surgery at hospitals of Mumbai in India are available at an affordable price through medical tourism.
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Shower while wearing the collar
Click here for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Pune in India. You may shower while wearing the collar. Then lie in bed and remove the collar so a family member can replace the foam pads. The soiled pads can be laundered. If you have any problems with your collar/brace or feel it needs adjustment, call the orthotics facility where you were fitted before surgery.
Medications
A prescription for pain medication, if needed, will be provided when you leave the hospital. If you had a bone graft, do not take any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications for six weeks after surgery. Studies have shown that these medications can interfere with bone graft healing. You can apply ice or warm, moist compresses to your bone graft site and/or shoulders to alleviate soreness. In the case of international patients, surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Pune in India is usually prompted by the desire – or need – to have procedures done on the cheap in industrialized cities.
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Keep your head still while the collar is open!
If anything, increased demand on surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Hyderabad in India due to medical tourism may result in their expansion.
Gently wash and dry your neck. Inspect incision for signs of infection.
Replace the front part of the collar and fasten the Velcro tabs.
Turn to one side, with a thin pillow under your head and open one Velcro tab.
Gently wash the back of the neck and dry well.
Fasten the Velcro tab.
Turn to the other side and repeat.
2. Men should shave only with help while lying flat in bed. To do this, remove only the front part of the collar. Keep your head and neck still while shaving!
3. For comfort, you may find it helpful to place a silk scarf or a cotton handkerchief under the collar. Be sure there are no wrinkles. Visit this link for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Hyderabad in India.
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Activity
Click here for surgeons of cervical spine surgery at hospitals of Delhi in India. Activity is a very important part of your recovery. Since walking is the best way to recuperate and heal tissue, there are no restrictions for walking or stair climbing. You should not lift any objects heavier than 10 pounds, especially over your head, for the first four to six weeks at home. You can sleep in any position that is comfortable for you, as long as your collar/brace is worn properly. Many patients find it comfortable to sleep in a reclining chair, or with a pillow under their shoulders, allowing their neck to extend into a comfortable position. You may not drive but you can take short rides as a passenger. If your doctor has ordered a collar/brace for you, you will receive specific instructions about its use before you leave the hospital. If you have a Philadelphia cervical collar, follow these steps to care for the skin under your collar. 1. To clean under your collar, have someone follow these steps when assisting you: Lie flat on your back. Open the Velcro tabs on each side of the collar and remove the front part of the collar. To find surgeons of cervical spine surgery at hospitals of Delhi in India, medical tourism offer package deals, arranging for visas, transportation, and translators.
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Discharge instructions
Incision care Medical tourism of India is providing surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of mumbai to international patients. If you have visible sutures or staples, they will be removed about two weeks after surgery. Small pieces of paper tape, called Steri-Strips, will be placed over your incision. These strips will fall off on their own so do not pull them off, since this could disrupt your incision. If your doctor allows, you may shower and wash your incision with a mild soap and water and rinse thoroughly. However, you should not take tub baths, go in a swimming pool or immerse your incision in water in any way for 6 weeks. If you have a halo vest you should clean the pin sites with 1/2 strength hydrogen peroxide and salt-water solution, twice a day. Some patients will need to wear a halo brace after surgery. It usually remains on for 6 to 12 weeks depending on the healing of fusion. You and your family will learn how to care for it before you go home. Your doctor will determine how long you will need to wear the halo. When it is removed, you will be fitted for a hard collar and then eventually for a soft collar. Visit this section for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Mumbai in India.
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Ankle pumps
Visit here for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Goa in India. Lying on your back or sitting, move your ankles up and down as far as possible without moving your legs. This helps your circulation.
Quadriceps setting exercises - Lying on your back; tighten your thigh muscle by pushing the back of your knee down on to the bed. Hold for a count of five seconds and relax.
Gluteal setting exercises - Lying on your back, squeeze your buttocks together. Hold to the count of five and relax.
Neck Collar/Brace Depending on your surgery and your doctor's orders, you may be asked to wear a soft cervical collar or a molded hard collar to stabilize your spine while the bone graft heals. The staff will teach you and your family how to correctly apply the collar/brace and how to care for it when you go home. Ask your doctor or nurse for specific instructions on when and how to wear the brace, and whether or not you can remove it to shower. At your first postoperative visit you will have an X-ray to check how your fusion is healing. If the doctor is satisfied with your progress, you can gradually wear the collar/brace less and less. Soon you won't need to wear it at all! There will be a greater push for encouraging private insurance tied to systems of accreditation for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Goa in India.
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Moving in and out of bed
Cost of surgeons for cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Chennai in India and a holiday of your dreams could still cost at least 50% cheaper than UK, USA. On the evening of your surgery, the nurse will help get out of bed. To get out of bed: Logroll to the edge of the bed. Lower your feet over the edge of the bed and push on your elbow to get to a sitting position while keeping your back straight. To get back in bed: Sit on the edge of the bed. Lower yourself onto the bed on your side, corning down on your elbow. As you do this, lift your feet into the bed. Once you are lying down you can logroll onto your back or other side. Activity out of bed
It is good to take short walks in the hallway. You may need to use a cane or walker at first. If needed, a physical therapist will show you how to use the cane or walker and climb stairs.
Exercises
Your exercise program will vary depending upon what your doctor prescribes and your type of surgery. Your therapist will tell you which exercise you can do. You should do these exercises three times a day, in three sets of 10 each. Have a look for surgeons of cervical fusion surgery at hospitals of Chennai in India.
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