Recovery Time After Endoscopic Spine Surgery
How fast can you get back to your life?
The Endoscopic Advantage
Unlike traditional open surgery, endoscopic spine surgery uses a tiny incision (often less than 1cm). Because muscles are bypassed rather than cut, patients experience significantly less postoperative pain.
Timeline
- Day 1: Walk the same day. Often discharged within 24 hours.
- Week 1: Resume light daily activities and desk work.
- Week 4-6: Resume most normal physical activities after medical clearance.