Post-Op Instructions
& Patient Pamphlets
Find your procedure below. Each card includes your discharge instructions and any relevant patient pamphlets. Download and keep for reference.
📱 Bookmark this page — you may need it in the days after surgeryApplies to: Simplify Disc, ProDisc-C, and other cervical disc replacement procedures.
Applies to: ACDF, posterior cervical fusion, posterior cervical laminectomy with or without fusion. CORUS pamphlets apply to posterior cervical fusion specifically.
Applies to: lumbar microdiscectomy (3R / METRx / endoscopic), cervical discectomy, laminectomy, laminotomy, foraminotomy, and any decompression procedure without fusion. Barricaid pamphlet applies to discectomy specifically (not laminectomy).
TOPS is not a fusion — uses the decompression discharge instructions. Pamphlet covers the TOPS implant specifically.
Uses the decompression discharge instructions. MBT is performed for facetogenic back pain — not a fusion procedure.
Applies to ProDisc-L lumbar disc replacement. Motion-preserving — uses decompression discharge instructions.
Applies to: TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, LLIF, XLIF, and any instrumented lumbar or thoracic fusion. aprevo and Corus pamphlets apply to specific implant systems.
Applies to minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion.
Applies to vertebral compression fracture stabilization procedures.
Applies to endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release.
Applies to ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow.
Applies to peroneal nerve decompression for foot drop.
Applies to the SCS trial period. See separate instructions for the permanent implant.
Applies to the permanent SCS implant procedure.
Applies to craniotomy and cranial neurosurgical procedures.
If you received PRP or BMAC as part of your procedure, download the relevant pamphlets below. These biologics are applicable across most spine and nerve procedures and are not included in individual procedure cards above.
Dr. Katsevman recommends specific recovery resources before and after surgery — including OutRecover therapy, ENROUTE perioperative nutrition, and his personal supplement stack. Full details on the What to Expect page.