The vertebrae form a column with a cavity called the vertebral canal. A part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord is located inside this canal, so this canal is often called the spinal canal. Trough the openings in the canal the spinal nerves go to different parts of the body that they innervate.
They might still be under the influence of medication given to them during the surgery. no one under the influence should drive. it is a safety hazard for them to drive
