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111 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212)­ 263-9700

333 East 38th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(646)­ 501-7200

111 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10006
(212)­ 263-9700
333 E 38th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(646)­ 501-7200
311 North Street
White Plains, NY 10605
(914)­ 681-8808

Discharge Instructions after Spine Surgery

dischargeCongratulations! You are ready for discharge after Spine surgery. 
Please read below for your instructions.

Remember your Spine Precautions

  • No Bending      
  • No Twisting      
  • No Heavy Lifting       
  • No Pulling/Pushing
Incision Care
Your incision may have Sutures/Staples or Steri- Strips.  If you have:
  • Staples/Sutures: They will be removed during your follow up visit.
  • Steri- Strips: They will fall off on their own after the first week.  If not, then you can remove them on the 14th day post-operative. 

If your incision is covered with gauze:  Keep it covered until 5 days after your surgery, then you may leave it open to air if completely dry. 

Shower
You may shower 5 days after your surgery, let water run on incision and pat dry.
Do not apply lotion or soap to incision    &     No Baths

Follow Up Visit
Your first post-operative visit will be with a nurse practitioner or your local physician for a wound evaluation and to further discuss post-operative care and instructions.  Dr. Goldstein will see you for follow up at 4-6 weeks following surgery.

Notify Your Surgeon
 If you have:  Fever, chills, night sweats, persistent drainage from your incision, opening of your incision, new onset pain or weakness, sudden loss of bowel or bladder function.

*If you have a fusion--- No aspirin (Unless instructed by Internist secondary to Medical history) or NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Naprosyn for 3 months)*

 

Spinal Expertise

Dr. Goldstein is recognized as one of the leading spine surgeons in New York. He is a Clinical Professore of Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery at the NYU School of Medicine. His expertise is sought by television, media, and magazines. His practice is focused on surgical treatment:

2021 Castle ConnollyDr. Jeffrey Goldstein was recognized again in 2021 as one of America's Top Doctors .

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Spine Surgery in New York

Dr. Goldstein serves as Director of Education, Division of Spine Surgery and Director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship at NYU Langone Health (previously Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases.)
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