L3-iliac iliac wing instrumentation and fusion with complex 3 level revision laminectomy.
Surgical time: 3 hrs 10 min.
EBL: 1200 cc.
Cell saver return: 370 cc.
I was able to jack open nerve holes that were being crushed from the spin collapse.
Many thanks to Jenny my PA who stayed overtime t help this man who was really suffering. Many thanks to the Hey Clinic staff and hospital staff as well as Dr. Hardison who sent him to us.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic
Was very unstable at thae thoracolumbar junction when I examined spine during surgery. That hurts!
Surgery went well, w osteotomy, and extension instrumentation and fusion. Should walk and stand much better now.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
I just can't stop learning and developing better solutions for spine surgery and information systems. It's my hobby and passion.
Here is picture of me using a new scoliosis correction technique this morning. The results were excellent.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
http://www.heyclinic.com
Did 2 surgeries yesterday including 2 level ACDF and lumbar scoliosis and spinal stenosis repair.
This morning we fixed this severe lumbar spinal stenosis w flat back, spondylolisthesis. He could barely walk w severe pain and spinal claudication.
Surgery: L1-iliac wing instrumentation and fusion w L1-5 laminectomy.
Surgical time: 3 hour 2 min.
Complications: small dural tear, repaired. EBL: 1500 cc
Cell saver returned: 840 cc
Other notes:
I sent off email invitation to President Obama to have breakfast tomorrow or thursday here at hospital and to come to our weekly quality and care conference.
Have not heard back yet. He will be here in Raleigh wednesday discussing heralthcare reform.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
T5-L3 instrumentation and fusion.
Surgical time: 2 hour 30 min
EBL: 600 cc
Blood transfused: none.
Complications: none.
K's family wanted to thank Hey Clinic staff for making special arrangements to squeeze in her surgery this day.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
Surgical time: 3 hour 08 min.
Complications: none.
EBL 600 cc.
Blood transfused: none
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine surgery
On my evening rounds, I umped into MC outside Pat's room. MC had severe back pain w progressive scoliosis and had surgery Monday. Her rib hump is gone, shoulders level and her back feels better already.
MC and her family have befriended our scoliosis family who just had surgery, encouraging them! We have 5 scoliosis guests up on the Duke Raleigh Orthopedic floor right now, w 2 more coming in tomorrow and Friday. These families hang out in large private rooms, and often get to meet and support each other.
MC will be heading home tomorrow morning after 3 nights in hospital.
Take care MC! Get well soon!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com.
Pat looked great this evening and actually climbed stairs and walked up and down the hall w minimal assistance after lajor T5-iliac wing scoliosis reconstruction surgery. .
She will be flying home on her friend's private jet back to Miami area. It is always good to have friends w private jets! Many thanks for giving her a lift. :)
You look great Pat!!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
L45 decompression laminectomy and instrumentation w fusion.
No complications.
EBL 100 cc.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
T4-L3 instrumentation and fusion. Surgical time: 3 hour 58 minutes.
Complications: none.
Blood transfused: none.
Postop planned location: orthopedic private room w family (no ICU).
Correction: excellent.
Our 12 yo scoliosis guest from Monday is doing well this morning, but I got in trouble w our Blogger and Facebook fans for not doing my own story to go w the photo from surgery. I had mom do quick note to guest's grandmother on my blackberry! More Blog to follow.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
Surgical time: 4 hour 49 min.
EBL: 1100 cc
Blood transfused: one unit packed red blood cells.
Complications: none.
Correction: excellent.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
This morning we just finished straghtening up this 17 yo young lady.
Yesterday did 2 big scoliosis surgeries: one thoracic double curve in adolescent, then a big double curve from south Florida in her mid 50's. That was a long day!
Also saw 1 yo boy yesterday w congenital scoliosis and kyphosis. Fortunately he should be ok, but you need to really keep an eye on congenital kyphosis, since it can lead to spinal cord problems w trouble walking,etc. Also saw 11 yo girl who had scoliosis actually improved 5 degrees since last xray a few months ago. Sometimes curves can actually improve, especially in the younger groups. I have actually seen kids "grow out" of their scoliosis!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
Surgical time: 3 hrs.
L1-iliac wing instrum and fusion. Revision L3-5 laminectomy.
EBL: 500 cc
Blood transfused none.
This woman has been in agony for over a year. Had laminectomy done yrs ago followed by years of ongoing arthritis and collapse.
Should do well now.
It's good to be back from vacation!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
Dr. Hey,
I don't know if you're back from Italy yet, but I just wanted to give
you an update on Abby. Three weeks after surgery she is doing great!
She is swimming and riding her bike and hanging out with friends just
like she used to. We really feel like God has granted her a
miraculous recovery and we want to thank you for your hand in that!
I've posted some amazing before and after pictures on my blog. Check
them out--I can't quit staring at the difference!
http://scolistory.blogspot.com/2009/07/update.html
Blessings,
Amy
