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?

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Anterior-posterior reconstruction for severe flat back syndrome w pseudarthrosis and severe pain.

Gentleman had instrumentation and fusion for scoliosis over 8 yrs ago, and developed increasing back pain and kyphosis.
We straightened him up today w L5S1 ALIF followed by posterior reconstruction down to ilium w BMP.
Surgical time for entire procedure was 6 hour 15 min.
EBL: 1150 cc.
Complications: none.
Will go to ICU overnight extubated and standing up and walking tomorrow.

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

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Anterior-posterior reconstruction for severe flat back syndrome w pseudarthrosis and severe pain.

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