I just removed these 2 huge free fragments from a gentleman in his 30’s who has been suffering severely for 2 months w severe left leg pain. His pain progressed, and led to weakness. Over past week, pain got even worse, and he lost ability to walk. Repeat MRI showed his small disc herniation at […]
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Wow L45 disc herniation!
Severe L leg pain and weakness for this 36 yo gentleman w huge free fragment disc herniation. Definitely fixable. More to follow. Dr. Lloyd Hey Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery http://www.heyclinic.com
L5 severe radiculopathy caused by L5S1 spondylolisthesis w foraminal stenosis fixed today
This lady from South Carolina had L45 decompression and fusion w instrumentatin done yrs ago did well until recently. She then developed severe L leg pain in L5 distribution w scan and xray showinf spondy w stenosis. She as also tight a L34. I just fixed this w L3 and L5 decompression and L3-iliac wing […]
asymmetric pedicle subtraction osteotomy drawing for last surgery
Got a big hug from son of patient when he saw his mom’s new shape!! I used this drawing to show where I removed the bone from L3 to fix both the scoliosis and lean and lordosis at same time. Dr. Lloyd Hey http://www.heyclinic.com