Wednesday, May 13, 2009

70 yo woman from New Hampshire with T12 and L1 fracture at top of old scoliosis fusion fixed this morning.

Pt had huge coughing episode 3 onths after her scoliosis surgery and fractured T12 and L1 w osteoporosis in her spine. She then had severe progressive pain.

Surgery:T11-Iliac wing revision extension instumentation and fusion w L1 laminectomy, Bone Morphogenic Protein, (BMP).
Surgical time: 2 hour 20 minutes
EBL (blood loss): 850 cc
Cell saver returned: 350 cc
Blood transfused: none.
Complications: none.

2 student visitors, both quite smart!

Excellent room aura.
Music: classic rock, Eagles

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

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