How long is the average recovery period after an outpatient MISS procedure?

Some procedures can be performed as an outpatient procedure, including disc herniations or spinal stenosis, and patients are typically discharged home within two to three hours after surgery. The average hospital stay is less than two days, and most patients can return to activities of daily living and work within one to four weeks. Return to work varies from 1 to 3 months depending on the type of surgery and the physical demands of your employment. Postoperative pain is easily managed in most patients with oral medication.