i am 10 weeks post operative from a
Posterior Decompression Instrumented
Fusion of L3-5 with Transforminal Lumbar
Interbody Fusion of L4-5. Can I drive a
car yet?
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Back Pain Answer A4104 Posted: 05-13-08 20:10pm
Getting back to normal activities after
back surgery depends upon the recovery
process. If there are no complications,
you can get back to your daily activities
in several weeks. It is likely that you
can drive a car after 10 weeks. You may
still want to avoid severe physical
activities.
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