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, October 11, 2010
Erik comes back to see us from Kentucky after Flat Back Syndrome Surgery at Hey Clinic
During Friday’s clinic, we saw Ekic and his family who drove seven hours (341 miles) from his home in Richmond Kentucky to come back to see us for his one year postop visit.
Erik had a previous scoliosis fusion done years ago, and has had difficulties with flat back syndrome for many years with severe deformity and pain.
You can see his previous blog entries here:
Surgery Sept 15 2009: http://drlloydhey.blogspot.com/2009/09/36-yo-gentleman-from-kentucky-sp.html
Postop Day 1 Sep 15 2009: http://drlloydhey.blogspot.com/2009/09/back-to-my-old-self-standing-3-inches.html
7.5 months postop: http://drlloydhey.blogspot.com/2010/05/fw-eric-37-yo-gentleman-w-flatback-flat.html
In this Blog, 38 yo Eri and his family share their thanks to Hey Clinic and Duke Raleigh Hospital Staff, for his new posture and new life off narcotics and enjoying family again.
Great to see you Erik, and thanks for making the trip to come back and see us!
Take care,
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
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