Recovery
Cure, the end of a medical condition.
Like all surgeries, neurosurgical procedures carry risks, and the recovery process can vary depending on the specific procedure and the patient's health. Neurosurgeons work closely with patients to discuss potential risks, benefits, and postoperative care plans.
Functional recovery
see Functional recovery.
Spontaneous recovery
The concept of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) entails recovery facilitation of patients who undergo surgery through the implementation of a multidisciplinary and multimodal perioperative care approach. By its application, ERAS improves the overall functional outcome after surgery while maintaining high standards of care 1).
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after spine surgery: review of the literature. Neurosurg Focus. 2019 Apr
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