Mason County, Illinois (IL) County population in 2014: 13,898 (23% urban, 77% rural); it was 16,038 in 2000. County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 2,569. County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 2,159. County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 4,903.
You will wear the brace until your spine has healed or fused, which may be as short as 4 weeks or as long as 4 to 6 months. You may find that a Minerva brace is uncomfortable to sleep in, so your surgeon may allow you to sleep and shower in a Miami J collar.
Recovery from Spinal Fusion. After your spinal fusion is completed, you will need a period of recovery and observation before you are released from the hospital. Initially, you will be observed for reactions to the anesthesia and surgery.You will typically remain in the hospital between three and four days following your spinal fusion.ecovery from Spinal Fusion. After your spinal fusion is completed, you will need a period of recovery and observation before you are released from the hospital. Initially, you will be observed for reactions to the anesthesia and surgery.