Spinal bone spur surgery expectations

Dear Ask The Doctor: What can I expect after having spinal bone spur surgery?

Dear April: Spinal bone spur surgery simply involves excision (removal) of the bone spurs. It is a fairly straightforward procedure. Recovery time varies greatly between individuals but should be about 6 weeks. You should experience a significant reduction in your symptoms after the procedure. Complications form this procedure are rare but include operation site infection and persistent pain from nerve compression.