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Preparing for Spinal Surgery at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital

Your spine surgery team at Beaumont Hospital, Troy is focused on working with you and your family to bring about the best outcomes for your surgery. Healing can be a lengthy process. Be patient with your body as you recover. Remember: you are the most important member of the team.

We created this series of videos to help you understand what to expect from surgery and your recovery, so we can work together to get you back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.

Videos made possible through the generous support of Martha and John Quay.

Downloadable Resources

Before Surgery

Introduction to Spinal Surgery

Surgery Overview

Getting Started

Pre-Surgery Checklist

Preparing Your Home

Surgery Day

Anatomy of the Spine

Spinal Surgery Basics


Surgery Types

Anterior Cervical Discectomy

Cervical
Laminoplasty

Posterior Cervical Laminotomy

Cervical Laminectomy

Lumbar Laminectomy

Thoracic Laminectomy

Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Trasforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion


After Surgery

Right After Surgery

Aftercare: Daily Activities

Aftercare: Hygiene & Health

When Revision Is Necessary