Inova Spine Program - Patient Resources

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Inova Spine Surgery Patient Education Handbook

This handbook is designed to help patients and caregivers prepare for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. It contains important resources and tips to ensure you have the best outcomes and experience possible.

Chapters include:

• Preparing for surgery
• Medication side effects
• Pain management
• Post-operative mobility and recovering at home

Download the handbook (PDF)

Are You Scheduled for Surgery?

Patients who are scheduled for a surgical procedure must do the following:

1. Watch the Inova Spine Program presurgical education video (remember to go to step 2 below to take your presurgical quiz):

and:

Download and read the following:

2. Take the quiz as soon as possible.

After Your Surgery

Postsurgical At-Home Recovery Resources

General Back & Spine Care Resources

Health Library Articles – A library of general information on health and medical topics, including spine and back pain

Expert Commentary – Hear from Inova physicians about the latest in treatment options and patient success stories.
Hospital Patient/Visitor Information – parking, visiting hours, onsite cafes and more

Take Our Free Online Back & Neck Pain Assessment

Inova Spine Program: Printable Brochure

Spine Patient Navigators

If you have questions about your spine presurgical patient information materials, please contact one of our spine patient navigators.

Resources for Surgical and Non-Surgical Patients

Postsurgical rehabilitation is important to your recovery and can be coordinated within Inova at many convenient hospital and outpatient locations. Always follow the advice of your physician and surgery team.

Inova Rehabilitation services
Inova Physical Therapy services
InovaWell: Exercise, nutrition, and healthy living programs

Spine Patient Resources