Ask-a-Doc: When Can I Start Driving Again After Surgery?
Discover when it’s safe to drive post-surgery from Dr. Derek Snook. Learn about anesthesia effects, pain meds, and more in this insightful Ask-a-Doc session!
Hello, I’m Dr. Derek Snook.
As far as concerns with the dentist, there are no active concerns with patients who have had spinal surgery and had spinal implants and the risk of an infection when visiting their dentist.
Therefore, we do not recommend any antibiotic prophylaxis for patients who have had spine surgery, in particular spine fusion.
If you would like to know more about how your surgery will take place, contact us at JIS Orthopedics. Our specialists in New Albany and St. Clairsville, Ohio, can give you the answers you are looking for. Schedule a visit with us today!
Discover when it’s safe to drive post-surgery from Dr. Derek Snook. Learn about anesthesia effects, pain meds, and more in this insightful Ask-a-Doc session!

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