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Is Lumbar Fusion Walking Helps To Speed Up Bone Growth/fusion Is That True?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Question: someone told me after a lumbar fusion walking helps to speed up bone growth/fusion is that true?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Best activity to start after bone fusion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
It is not exactly true. Walking will not help speed up bone fusion.
Walking is the best activity you can start after bone fusion . It can help recovery process and speed healing.
Also it will help fusion set up well.
You can start with walking for at least 20 minutes and then increased it up to twice daily of 30 minutes.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thnaks.
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Is Lumbar Fusion Walking Helps To Speed Up Bone Growth/fusion Is That True?

Brief Answer: Best activity to start after bone fusion. Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. It is not exactly true. Walking will not help speed up bone fusion. Walking is the best activity you can start after bone fusion . It can help recovery process and speed healing. Also it will help fusion set up well. You can start with walking for at least 20 minutes and then increased it up to twice daily of 30 minutes. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thnaks.