Procedure: anterior L45, L5S1 ALIF instrumentation and fusion, then posterior Smith Peterson osteotomies w extension instrumentation and fusion down to ilium. Surgical time: 90 minutes anterior, then 5 hour ad 10 min posterior. Lordosis flat back correction: excellent. EBL: 2100 cc. Blood transfused: none. This technique is nice alternative to pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) when […]
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Debra and her husband tell their story of new life after scoliosis surgery.
We had the pleasure to see Debra and her husband back for follow-up one year after her T4-Iliac wing complex scoliosis reconstruction I performed last year. She looks and feels great, and too a minute to also share her story in brief attached video which she said we could share with all of you. She […]
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 […]
Today’s kyphosis surgery in 16 yo young lady with severe back pain and bothersome deformity.
This young lady has had severe increasing back pain and deformity w 77 degree Scheuermann’s Kypohosis. Her hump back posture also made her uncomfortable about her self image at school. This morning we straightened her up, and her posture looks great. Surgery: T3-L2 instrumentation and fusion w T10-12 smith petersn osteotomies. EBL: 500 cc. Blood […]
Sarah Beth discusses getting back to life after scoliosis surgery
It was great to see Sarah Beth back for follow-up after her scoliosis surgery a year ago.In this brief video, she tells how she has gotten back to her active lifestyle including soccer, and horseback riding after her surgery. Dr. Lloyd HeyHey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgeryhttp://www.heyclinic.com