This section is offered as a guide to surgery planning.
Questions to ask the Neurosurgeon:
- Success rate?
- Predicted length of actual surgery?
- Details of surgical procedure?
- Recovery time expectations?
- Anticipated length of hospital stay?
- Type & location of incision?
- Would I receive blood?
- Will they shave my head?
- Date of surgical procedure?
- Potential complications?
- What should i expect after surgery?
- Which medications will I require after surgery?
- Will I require physiotherapy or rehabilitation after my surgery?
When do I call the doctor?
You should call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Drainage / inflammation from the incision
- Seizures
- Sudden severe headache
- Stiff neck
- Any new neurological deficit or detoriation
Questions to ask the surgeon on follow up visits:
When may I
- Climb stairs?
- Lift (ask of how many kilos)?
- Drive?
- Shower?
- Return to work?
- Resume basic activities?
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