Below is an email from Alyssa, who had a very painful L5S1 annular tear that I fixed through a small anterior approach with an ALIF cage and plate a few months ago.
Her Xrays and story are on earlier blog entries.
She sent me this email today to let me know that her final outcome is beautiful!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
Raleigh, NC USA
http://www.heyclinic.com
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From: Alyssa
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:18:21 -0400
To: "Dr. Lloyd Hey"
Subject: Alyssa______ Prom ’08
Dear Dr. Hey, Here is a picture of the back that danced all night, THANKS TO YOU!!!!! You’re the best! See you soon!
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