Diane is 41. Over 10 years ago, I I’d a lumbar scoliosis extension fusion down to L5. She did great for quite a while Over past couple years, she developed severe pain w flat back syndrome w collapse L5-S1 disc. Today I did anterior L5S1 ALIF, jacking open bottom disc. We then turned her over, […]
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2 level severe spondylolisthesis and kyphosis (flat back syndrome) and stenosis fixed this afternoon
Surgical time 2 hrs 5 minutes. L3 to Iliac wing (5 segments) w 3 level osteotomies and laminectomies. Estimated blood loss (EBL): 350 cc Did well. Good room aura! Dr. Lloyd Hey. Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
58 yo man w degen scoliosis and stenosis sp previous laminectomies done elsewhere
Fixed this morning. Did well. OR time 2h 55 min. No transfusions. Dr. Lloyd Hey Hey Clinic for scoliosis and Spine Surgery. http://www.heyclinic.com
Severe spondylolisthesis , and scoliosis and stenosis status post previous laminectomy elsewhere
In agony preop. Fixed today T12-Iliac wing instrumentation and fusion w revision L2-L5 laminectomy. Surgical time 4.5 hrs. EBL 1,300 cc. Did well!! Lessons to learn: laminectomy alone for stenosis w listhesis and or deformity usually should be accompanied w instrum and fusion to prevent recurrance and further instability. Dr. Lloyd Hey Hey Clinic for […]