3 level spinal fusion

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I am scheduled for a 3 level fusion and am wondering how long did the surgery take? :angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::cool:
 
It varies with the method the surgeon is using and the nuraber of levels. But you can probably get a rough idea from what each of us posts. I had a 360 fusion, that is, they go in first through the back, then flipped me over and went in again through the back. I had three surgeons working on me. It took about 6 1/2 hours for 8 levels.

Hope this helps,
Emily :wave:
 
My surgery was 2.5 hours, and it was only the L5-S1....you can call the hospital and ask how long your doctor booked the operating room for. Normally doctors book however long they feel they'll need to do the operation + 1 hour in case of complications (or at least that's what I've been told.).

Best of luck with your fusion!
 
My 3 level took about 3 hours - pretty quick. I don't think you will remeraber much - I certainly didn't. The pain meRAB in the hospital worked very well.
 
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