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Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion Rehabilitation Protocols

1 Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion rehabilitation protocol from 1 institution, published 2022.

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InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Posterior… Full WB from POD 1; progressive walking program begins day 1; OP PT typically starts at… No NSAIDs for 3-6 months; no BLTs >8-10 lbs until 3+ months; no scar mobilization for 3 months; brace per…

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Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion — Posterior Thoracic-Lumbar Fusion (Spinal Deformity)
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Jordan Hudson DPT, Sean Meers DPT; Reviewed by Andrew Grossbach MD…

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