Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute

Patients are usually seen by the surgeon at two, six and ten weeks after surgery.
A daily walking program should begin as soon as possible after surgery. At first it may be limited to a short distance, but it should be the main form of therapy for the first 6 weeks.
During this time, anything weighing more than a gallon of milk should not be lifted. By the end of the second week, strength and endurance should be improving.

A formal physical therapy program may begin at 4-6 weeks, and should lead to a lifetime home exercise program to minimize the chances of recurrence.

Operative Treatment for patients with Back Pain Predominating

Surgery is the final option, and should be used only if all other treatments have failed over several months. The back pain is often due to degeneration of the disc itself rather than a compressed nerve. When back pain is the main symptom, the surgery most often recommended is a fusion. In this operation, the vertebrae are fused together to limit motion.

PH: 1-888-383-LTOI or 775-588-3636 FAX :775-588-1299

Zephyr Cove Office
212 Elks Point Rd., Suite 200 | Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Phone: 775-588-3636 | MAP

Carson City Office
704 W. Nye Lane, Suite 204 | Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: 775-884-3131 | MAP

Gardnerville Office
1516 Virginia Ranch Road, Suite 101 | Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: 775-783-3228 | MAP

Incline Village Office
889 Alder Ave, Suite 303 | Incline Village, NV 89451
Phone: 775-831-7144 | MAP

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