Patient Stories
Real patients. Real results.
Every patient’s journey is unique. Hear directly from the people whose lives have been changed by the care they received at Hey Clinic.
Video Testimonials
Hear their stories in their own words.
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Emily
Age 14 · Idiopathic Scoliosis · 3D CAD CAM Brace
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Christopher — Student & Athlete
Age 15 · Idiopathic Scoliosis · Surgery
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Benji
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Elizabeth
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Bo
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Lynn Joyner
Scoliosis discovered at age 14 — a deep breath without back pain
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Kaylee Deal
Age 20 — free from back pain after scoliosis surgery
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Mary Elizabeth Baker
Dancing again after spine surgery for spondylolisthesis
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Judith Lyons
Age 81 — the miraculous scoliosis surgery
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Adult Scoliosis Patient
From scoliosis surgery to active training again
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Lilly — Student & Athlete
Age 18 · Idiopathic Scoliosis · Surgery
Written Stories
More patient journeys.
A Deep Breath Without Back Pain
Lynn Joyner discovered her scoliosis at 14 years old when her doctor ordered a spine x-ray after she complained about one pant leg being longer than the other. He……
Read full story →The Miraculous Scoliosis Surgery
Judith Lyons turned 81 this year, but her quality of life decreased severely after taking care of her husband during his illness and from her worsening scoliosis ……
Read full story →Dancing Again After Spine Surgery
Mary Elizabeth Baker’s back caused her pain, but she was not sure what the source was. In 2019, she went to the doctor because the pain increased in significance. The doctor……
Read full story →Smooth Sailing After Scoliosis Surgery
Kimberly Temple was diagnosed with scoliosis in Middle School when she was around 12-years-old. She was given a brace, but was not compliant as she was not fully aware of the effects that her scoliosis…
Read full story →Free from Back Pain After Scoliosis Surgery
Daily pain can be a major factor in deciding to pursue surgery. When Kaylee Deal turned 20, her back pain became unbearable and she decided to come to the Hey Clinic for a c……
Read full story →From Scoliosis Surgery to Active Training Again
The decision to pursue surgery for scoliosis can feel overwhelming. In an effort to help this process, Dr. Hey shares information about the surgical benefits and risks so th……
Read full story →“THIS IS MY BACK!!!” — Jillian, 5 Years After Scoliosis Surgery
One of the benefits people often comment on after scoliosis surgery is the big improvement to their posture, which helps improve self-image. Jillian, 5 years after getting her 60+ degree scoliosis fixe…
Read full story →Deciding to Have Scoliosis Surgery
At Hey Clinic, we take a LOT of time to help our pediatric, adolescent and adult patients fully understand their diagnoses. It is THEIR BODY and THEIR CHOICE. The Hey Clinic team will take patients thr…
Read full story →Some of our Most Recent Post-op Visitors & Thank You Notes
Hannah: “I’m from Greenville, North Carolina, and it has been a year since my scoliosis surgery. It’s helped me walk better. It’s improved my dance and volleyball, and I want to thank all of you for he…
Read full story →Woman and daughter drop in to Hey Clinic yesterday 15 years after complex cervico-thoracic kyphoscoliosis surgery to say “thanks”
Kathleen, now 89 years old, and her daughter literally dropped into our clinic late yesterday afternoon. She lives many hours away from Hey Clinic, but was visiting an ophthalmologist in Cary to have e…
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