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Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty Rehabilitation Protocols

1 Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty rehabilitation protocol from 1 institution.

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InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Houston Spine… WBAT from POD 1; walking to 1/2 mile daily (15-30 min cardiovascular activity) Avoid extension 6 wks; avoid rotation 6 wks; avoid active sports 3 months (no contact sports); avoid exercise…

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Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty — Post-Op Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Houston Spine Surgeon)
Dr. Jeffrey H. Oppenheimer MD

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