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, June 22, 2009

17 yo young lady w severe double curve adolescent idiopathic scoliosis fixed this afternoon

T5-L3 instrum and fusion
EBL: 400 cc
Surgical time: 3 h 25 min
Correction: excellent
Complications: none.

Lloyd A. Hey, MD MS
http://www.heyclinic.com
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery

Monday, June 22, 2009

17 yo young lady w severe double curve adolescent idiopathic scoliosis fixed this afternoon

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