Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Cervical Posterior Fusion Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Cervical Posterior Fusion rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2021–2022. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

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InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Axis Spine Center — Cervical Posterior Spinal Instrumented… WBAT; walking and stationary bike 2x/day from Phase 1 (10 min building to 20 min); 30+… 1-level: no brace; 2-level: brace 4-6 wks; 3+ levels: brace 6 wks per MD; always wear brace in vehicle x 6…
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Ambulatory; progressive walking program from POD 1; OP PT typically starts at 12 weeks No NSAIDs (per surgeon); +/- C-collar x 6 weeks; no overhead lifting until 3 months; no cervical ROM…

All 2 Cervical Posterior Fusion protocols

Cervical Posterior Fusion — Cervical Posterior Spinal Instrumented Fusion (PSIF)
Axis Spine Center
Axis Spine Physical Therapy Team · August 2021
Cervical Posterior Fusion
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Jordan Hudson DPT, Sean Meers DPT; Reviewed by Andrew Grossbach MD…

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