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
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?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
This morning's surgery.
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