Wednesday, February 25, 2009

South carolina gentleman w failed unilateral instrumentation and fusion done elsewhere fixed today

Xrays show halo effect around screws.
Pain was severe.
Surgery this afternoon went well.
Screws grossly loose and replaced.
L4-iliac wing revision decompression and fusion w bmp.
Surgical time: 2.25 hrs.
Blood transfused: none.
Room aura:excellent.
Estimated hospital stay: 2 nights

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com

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