A few months I got a very nice email from Molly’s mom in Kalamazoo, Michigan very concerned about Molly’s severe Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, which had progressed into the low 80 degree range. We exchanged X-Rays and clinical photos and clinical history via web, and talked on phone. Molly and her mom and dad then decided to […]
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29 years after scoliosis surgery, doing great after Harrington Rod Fusion with 3 preserved lumbar discs
Today in clinic I saw a delightful 42 yo woman, who actually was bringing her young adolescent daughter in for a scoliosis check. The mom mentioned that she had scoliosis surgery done with a Harrington Rod by Dr. Ralph Coonrad when she was 13 years old, and has done great ever since. She had not […]
12 yo scoliosis surgery from June 23rd — recovering well at home
Three weeks ago today on my first day back from Haiti, we “straightened up” a 12 yo girl named Brittany @ WakeMed in Raleigh. She had a 48 degree upper curve and 58 degree lower curve, but fortunately had wonderful correction of her lower 3 disc spaces on bending films, so we were able to […]
“Jammin’ and Feeling Strong, Looking Great” after Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery. FW: Photo from Hey Clinic
—–Original Message—–From: Vicki Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 11:28 AMTo: Dr. Lloyd HeySubject: Re: Photo from Hey Clinic Dr. Hey, thank you for sending this photograph. It was great to see you and yourterrific staff a few weeks ago. Valerie is jammin' along, feeling strongandlooking great. We appreciate the exceptional care you've given our wholefamily. […]
Busy first 2 weeks back from Haiti. Many younger adolescent/pre-adolescent scoliosis surgeries, Pedicle Subtraction osteotomies
I arrived home from 1 week medical mission trip to Haiti a couple weeks ago. Haiti is a beautiful country, with beautiful people, but the needs there were seemingly overwhelming. We had a wonderful medical team, and although I did not get a chance to do spinal surgery on this trip, I did get a […]