What to look out for after cervical hyperostosis surgery

After surgery for cervical hyperostosis, it is necessary to pay attention to neck immobilization, regular turnover, appropriate rehabilitation exercises, and prevention of wound infection. If the patient has neck pain, numbness and other uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment in time.

1. Neck immobilization: Because cervical hyperostosis surgery will cause certain damage to the patient's neck tissue, when the effect of postoperative anesthesia has not subsided, it is necessary to lie flat on the pillow and not move too much, so as not to cause postoperative neck hematoma and even affect the postoperative respiratory function;

2. Regular turning: patients need to turn over within 24 hours after surgery to promote blood circulation, prevent hematoma, and at the same time keep the bed surface and the foot of the bed level, which can effectively prevent bedsores, promote gastrointestinal peristals, and prevent intestinal adhesions;

3. Appropriate rehabilitation exercises: after cervical spine hyperosthesia surgery, although the neck pain symptoms will be relieved soon, the patient should not be overly active, and need to carry out neck flexion and extension, rotation and other activities on the bed under the guidance of the doctor.

4. Prevention of wound infection: After cervical hyperostosis surgery, patients need to pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the wound, change the dressing regularly, and avoid the wound from contact with water.If there are symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and pus from the wound, you need to seek medical attention in time and change the wound dressing under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, patients should also avoid excessive coughing, straining and other coughing, etc., to avoid pulling the wound, resulting in the wound dehiscence, which is not conducive to later recovery.

After cervical hyperostosis surgery, patients should also pay attention to a light diet, and eat more high-protein foods such as eggs and milk to supplement nutrition and promote postoperative recovery.