As promised, here are some more patient stories that have recently been shared at Hey Clinic. Ashlee is an adolescent who had scoliosis surgery for her idiopathic thoracolumbar curve 6 weeks ago with Dr. Hey, and is doing well.  She shares how she is already getting back into her drama with tryouts for the Wizard […]

Many years ago, when I was hit by a car as a teen, I spent over 3 months in the hospital, having 11 reconstructive surgeries on my leg, and undergoing countless wound treatments and therapy visits from many caring doctors, nurses, and therapists.  It was a very painful, frightening and often depressing journey, but God […]

We started off  the week of August 25 at WakeMed Hospital helping little 11 yo Kaitlyn, who has spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), and a nearly 90 degree progressive scoliosis treated elsewhere with VEPTR.  We got her straightened up with some unique engineering using special sublaminar fixation, since her osteoporosis / bone strength was very weak. […]

I saw Tim and his daughter, both of whom are patients of ours here at Hey Clinic.  He just sent us this note that he wished to share with all of you!  Dr. Lloyd Hey From: TimDate: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 11:20:55 -0400My first encounter with Dr. Lloyd Hey was during an initial visit for my 8 […]

Tina is a 46 yo woman who had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis which progressed as an adult, with severe pain and deformity.  She had he surgery with us at Hey Clinic / Duke Raleigh Hospital a little over a week ago.   She shares her thoughts below about her decision to have surgery, and the emotional […]