Thursday, August 27, 2009

Today's surgery

Fixed two adults w  scoliosis yesterday and was off Monday and Tuesday to help w family.
This morning we helped this elected official w spondylolishesis and severe stenosis.
Her mri showed big facet cysts and tight stenosis.
Her quality of life became horrible despite conservative treatment.

Surgery: L3-5 decompression fusion w instrumentation.
Surgical time: 2 hour 05 min.
Complications: none.
EBL: 350.
Blood transfused none.

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic
http://www.heyclinic.com

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