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Following scoliosis surgery, patients can usually start to move around about 2 to 3 days after the surgery and when they start feeling better, and total hospital stay is usually about 4 to 7 days. Patients can return to school about 2 to 4 weeks after surgery, but their activity needs to be limited while the bone is fusing.
It is important to note that the more immobile the spine is kept the better it will fuse. Bending, lifting, and twisting are all discouraged for the first three months after surgery. For this reason, some surgeons will prescribe wearing a back brace for a period following the surgery. Any physical contact or jarring type activities are restricted for about 6 to 12 months after surgery.
Generally the patient will be monitored with intermittent examinations and x-rays for 1 to 2 years after the surgery. Once the bone is solidly fused no further treatment is required.