Tuesday, March 3, 2009

L5S1 spondylolisthesis and flat back syndrome w severe degeneration below scoliosis fusion fixed today w anterior ALIF L5S1, and posterior L3-Iliac wing extension instrumentation and fusion w posterior osteotomy

Surgical time: 4 hrs 10 minutes for full front and back (A/P)
estimated blood loss (EBL): 300 cc.
Room aura: excellent.
Deformity correction: excellent - 75 degrees of post surgical lordosis.
Postop location: ortho floor.

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com

Monday, March 2, 2009

This morning's scoliosis fix!

T-12 to Iliac Wing
5 level lumbar laminectomy for stenosis. One osteotomy.
Surgical time: 3 hrs 5 minutes.
Correction: excellent.
EBL 875 cc.
Blood given: none.

Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
http://www.heyclinic.com