Dr. Lloyd Hey's Blog: Scoliosis and Spine Care, Aviation Safety and Quality "Standard Work"

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?

Monday, April 13, 2009

15 yo wo 37.3 degree adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) thoracolumbar fixed this morning w 4 level fusion

Surgical time: 2 hours.
Estimated blood loss: 100 cc.
Correction: excellent.
Complications: none.

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

Monday, April 13, 2009

15 yo wo 37.3 degree adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) thoracolumbar fixed this morning w 4 level fusion

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