L3-iliac iliac wing instrumentation and fusion with complex 3 level revision laminectomy.
Surgical time: 3 hrs 10 min.
EBL: 1200 cc.
Cell saver return: 370 cc.
I was able to jack open nerve holes that were being crushed from the spin collapse.
Many thanks to Jenny my PA who stayed overtime t help this man who was really suffering. Many thanks to the Hey Clinic staff and hospital staff as well as Dr. Hardison who sent him to us.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic
Was very unstable at thae thoracolumbar junction when I examined spine during surgery. That hurts!
Surgery went well, w osteotomy, and extension instrumentation and fusion. Should walk and stand much better now.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com
I just can't stop learning and developing better solutions for spine surgery and information systems. It's my hobby and passion.
Here is picture of me using a new scoliosis correction technique this morning. The results were excellent.
Dr. Lloyd Hey
http://www.heyclinic.com
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
