All posts by Dr. Lloyd Hey

Anterior L5S1 ALIF, Posterior revision L1-Iliac wing reconstruction instrumentation and laminectomy and osteotomy for woman 9 yrs sp scoliosis fusion down to L5 w severe leg and back pain

This woman did great for many yrs after her complex scoliosis reconstruction back at "big Duke". Over past few yrs she’s developled progressive back and leg pain w kyphosis w adjacent level failure below her fusion. She did well w surgery today. Surgical time: 6 hour 40 min. Complications: none. EBL: 1,450 cc. Blood 2 […]

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Two Stories of True Love shared at Hey Clinic.

A couple of days ago, I happened to pop into one of the exam rooms at Hey Clinic to just say “Hello” to one of our recent complex kyphosciliosis revision surgery patients, and his son.  The patient is in his 70’s, and unfortunately has had declining kidney function over past few years to the point […]

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