Discharge Instructions
If you have recently been discharged home following spine surgery by Dr. El-Kadi, you were given a packet of instructions. Below, you will find electronic links to these instructions. Your postoperative appointment with Dr. El-Kadi was given to you at the time of discharge. If you were not given an appointment, please call 1-877-635-5234.
Any questions regarding your surgery or postoperative care should be directed to Dr. El-Kadi’s office. Please call 1-877-635-5234.
Care of the incision
All incisions should be kept completely dry. When showering, cover your dressing with plastic and tape. Then after the shower, remove the entire dressing and place a dry bandaid or gauze pad over the incision. Do not submerge your incision in water by soaking in a tub. Your incision should be check daily for any redness, swelling or drainage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your incision, please contact our office immediately.
X-ray
Patients who have had spinal fusion require an x-ray prior to the first postoperative appointment. A prescription was given to you at the time of discharge for this x-ray. Please obtain these films 1-2 days before the appointment and bring them to your office visit. If you did not receive a prescription, please call 1-877-635-5234.
Brace
Some patients require a brace after spinal surgery. If you were given a lumbar brace, please wear if when you are out of bed, walking or sitting in a chair. Cervical collars should be worn at all times, except when showering. If you have questions regarding your brace, please call 1-877-635-5234.