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Spine Education


Welcome

Your healthcare team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC) will assist you in meeting your goals and resuming a more active lifestyle.

To help you understand your hospital experience, preparation for surgery, and recovery at home, we have divided this website into different sections. We ask you to read each section carefully and jot down any questions you may have. Any member of your healthcare team can answer your questions.

You may wish to access this website again after your surgery to review the information during recovery.


1. Preparation for Surgery

2. Your Hospital Stay

3. Your Initial Recovery [Post-Anesthesia Care Pain ManagementĀ Unit (PACU)]

4. Post-Operative Routine

5. Your Do's and Dont's

6. What to do atĀ Home

7. Key People to Know
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