Spine Surgery Patient Education

If you are going to have spine surgery, you may have questions about the procedure – how it works, how you’ll feel, and what you will need to know as you recover. What will you need to take with you to the hospital? Can you eat before surgery? All these questions and more are answered here.

Visit the links below or download The Spine Surgery Program brochure (PDF) for a comprehensive overview of what to expect before, during and after spine surgery at RWJBarnabas Health.

• What You Need to Know Before Spine Surgery
• Planning/Preparing for Spine Surgery
• Your Stay at RWJBarnabas Health
• After Surgery

At RWJBarnabas Health, in addition to top-notch spine surgery care, you will receive continuous education to prepare you for what to expect before, during and after surgery. Your doctors, nurses, advanced practice provider and therapists may further customize these guidelines to best fit the care and treatment that is best for you.

What you Need to Know Before Spine Surgery

Have more questions or want to talk to a spine surgeon? Request an appointment today.