Pauline from West Virginia developed some new sciatica long after a complex scoliosis correction. I found that there was some new foraminal stenosis with some bone ingrowth into the L5 neural foramen that I found on a CT myelogram. I took her back for surgery and did a revision foraminotomy, and she has done just […]
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Rachel 3rd Grader, Interview w/ Dr. Hey
Over the years I have had the pleasure of being interviewed and sometimes filmed by local TV stations, the Discovery Channel, local newspapers, magazines and even the NY Times and Wall Street Journal. But, to date, my favorite interview I have ever given happened yesterday when Rachel, age 8, came in to interview me for […]
17 yo postop scoliosis patient ready to play basketball
I saw Sandra and her dad for her 3 month follow-up postop scoliosis visit. Her posture and incision look great, and she is doing great in school and at home. I gave the the "AOK" to play basketball this fall and winter without restrictions. Have a great season, Sandra! You look great! Take care and […]
Oct 14 Hey Clinic 13 yo Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery
Yesterday we helped Nykia, who is 13 yo with severe double curve.Nykia's surgery took a little less than 4 hours.She got a 90+% correction.No blood transfusion.She is doing well this morning, on orthopaedic floor. ——–Lloyd A. Hey, MD MSSpine SurgeonHey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine SurgeryRaleigh, NC USAhttp://www.heyclinic.comMember, ScoliosResearch Society (SRS) http://www.srs.org
Re: Question from 7th Grader doing Scoliosis Project: What causes scoliosis?
Emily, I am glad it was helpful! Take care, Dr. Hey On Oct 14, 2008, at 7:41 PM, Emily wrote: Dear Dr. Hey, Thank you for all of the information. I greatly appreciate it. All of your facts answer every question that I need to know for my project. You helped me way more than […]