What are the prognostic factors of early ambulation after spinal arthrodesis surgery? A retrospective study.

Summary: Getting out of bed and walking soon after back surgery is great for healing. It lowers pain and helps you go home faster. Doctors looked at 376 patients who had back surgery to see what makes it harder to walk early. They found that being older, having a longer surgery, being sicker before surgery, and needing more of the spine fixed made it take longer to walk again. Knowing this helps doctors plan better physical therapy for each person.