Letter from woman who had Harrington Rod extension lumbar-sacral-iliac wing surgery for scoliosis.

We received this letter dated January 27 2010 From Sherry, a 42 yo woman who had degenerative scoliosis collapse below an old Harrington Rod fusion with flat back syndrome and severe pain.  Four months ago, I performed an L1-Iliac wing extension instrumentation and fusion with multiple osteotomies.  Jennifer from my office read this encouraging letter at yesterday’s Hey Clinic weekly Learning and Quality Conference.

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

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January 27, 2010

Dear Dr. Hey,
I am writing this letter to thank you for all you have done for me.  Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough.  Not only have you given me a new life by making me pain free, you’ve made what could’ve been a financial burden on my family completely go away.    I sit here not knowing exactly what to think of someone who doesn’t care about the financial aspect of your work, but more how you can help.  People like you, in this day and time are very rare and will be rewarded for what you do.  I know that I’m just one of many patients you’ve helped, but what you’ve done for me has completely changed my life in so many ways.  I can’t thank you enough for your compassion for me and the many patients you help on a daily basis.  You’re a GOD send.

May GOD Bless you,
(signed)
Sherry B

Starting clinic w a big hug!

I just saw Miracle as a new patient. She has cerebral palsy with
scoliosis surgery done years ago at Baptist.
She can't talk, but she sure can hug! She hugged me, as well as my 2
physician assistants.

We will be following her for her scoliosis and kyphosis. Her scoliosis
may be progressing since hardware was removed due to infection.
Getting all of her old films would be really helpful an. Mom will try
to get them. Hospitals often will discard films more than 7 yrs old.
Grab them if you can before they throw them away so your scoliosis
doctor can accurately measure change over time.

From now on, new Hey Clinic Rule: let's always start clinic with a hug!

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and spine Surgery

Severe kyphoscoliosis fixed today

This lady's rib cage was sitting on her pelvis w severe scoliosis,
kyphosis and spinal stenosis. Her pain was very bad and walking very
limited.

We fixed her today w a T3-iliac wing instrumentation and fusion with
multiple osteotomies and 5 level laminectomy.

Surgical time: 5 hrs 0 minutes.
Ebl: 1,200 cc
Blood transfused: 1 unit
Complications: excellent.

Check out her rib cage now compared to preop!

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery.
Http:/www.heyclinic.ccom

43 yo woman w very painful collapsing 54 degree double curve fixed today

This young lady was inspired by our Hey Clinic scoliosis guest who
shared her picture paddling a canoe and her postoperative story on my
blog.

Her surgery went great today. Just finishes up.
Ebl 2000 cc
Complications: none.
Correction; excellent
Surgical time: 5 hrs 45 minutes

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic fir Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
Http://www.heyclinic.com

40 yo woman from Minnesota w grade 1 spondylolishesis and spinal stenosis fixes this morning

This young lady braved the winter stormy weather to make it down here
before our big snow and ice storm this weekend.

She had been suffering for many years w severe back pain, leg pain and
trouble walking.

We fixed the problems today w L4 laminectomy, L45 TLIF and laminectomy.

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery