Surgery: T3-L2 nstrumentation and fusion with 4 posterior Smith-Peterson Osteotomies.
Surgical time: 4 h 50 min.
Estimated Blood loss: 1000 cc
Blood transfused: none.
Correction: excellent
Room Aura: excellent.
Radio Station: john mayer mix on pandora ( nurse kelly sang along!)
Postop guest location: recovery room to large private room w 2 beds.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
http://www.heyclinic.com
How can we care for scoliosis and kyphosis and spondylolisthesis better with conservative care like physical therapy, high-tech scoliosis braces, exercise and other techniques? What can be done to improve surgical care, and understand choices for surgery, learning from those around the world? How can we learn from aviation and from Deming's principles of "Standard Work" to constantly improve spine and all healthcare?
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Today's Hey Clinic surgery: 14 yo young lady with 81 degree Scheuermann's Kyphosis now quite straight
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