T5-L3 instrumentation and fusion with osteotomies. Ebl: 650 ccBlood transfused: none. Surgical time: 3 hrs 10 minutes. Complications: none. Correction: excellent

This 12 Yo boy had a brain tumor that was removed. He developed this left thoracic scoliosis which rapidly progressed. His surgery went great. Ebl 175 cc. Complications: noneCorrection: excellent. Mom was real happy!!No Icu Postop

Breanna's surgery went great. T4-L3 instrumentation and fusionSurgical time: 3 hrs. Complications: none. She is awake and doing well and will be up in private room with her family this afternoon here at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Dr. Lloyd Hey

I saw Breanna and her family in Preop this am. She has a large double curve we are fixing today. She introduced me to her Duke Raleigh Hospital bear she named "captain crook", for her crooked spine. Breanna also gave me a 5 hour energy drink so I could remain focused during surgery without being […]

Julia had a 73 degree Scheuermann's kyphosis of her thoracic spine. Her surgery went great this morning. Surgical time: 3 hrs 10 min. Ebl: 150 cc. Blood transfused: none. Complications: none. Fusion levels: T2-L1. Snow and ice storm on the way!!! May have to sleep here tonight. Patients for tomorrow are already here staying at […]