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Home » Orthopaedic & Spine Center Medical Services » Surgical Information » Spine Surgery » After Surgery at Home » When to Call OSC Immediately

When to Call OSC Immediately

Please call OSC immediately if you experience any of the following :

Fever above 101.5 degrees F (taken twice, four hours apart)
Red or Inflamed tissue around incision site
Pus, discharge or foul odor from incision site
Extreme sleepiness, grogginess or confusion
Severe nausea or vomiting
Inability to urinate (12 hours) or have a bowel movement (after several days)
Patient suffers a fall at home
Severe pain

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Orthopaedic & Spine Center Patient Testimonial

I had lumbar fusion surgery back in 2012, in another location with another surgeon. When back pain came back in 2015, I sought additional treatment at OSC. Dr. Jeffrey Carlson was extremely helpful and sympathetic, and he thoroughly explained all the options. I elected to have an extension of the fusion and this was performed… Read more »

- Susan Willhauck – Lumbar Fusion Surgery

1-877-202-9130

250 NAT TURNER BOULEVARD
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

When to Call OSC Immediately

Orthopaedic & Spine Center Patient Testimonial