Documented curve progression to 56 degrees, right thoracic,with back pain.
Procedure: T5-L1 instrumentation and fusion w pedicle screws and rods. 2 thoracic Smith-Peterson osteotomies.
Surgical time: 2 hour 51 min.
Estimated Blood loss (EBL): 600 cc
Cell Saver reinfused: 120 cc
Complications: none.
Room aura: excellent.
Team: nurse Kelly, circulating, nurse charley and scrub sheila scrubbed w PA Brittany, along w excellent crna’s and anesthesia.
Curve correction: excellent — over 80 per cent correction. (see photo)
A good Monday morning!
Dr. Lloyd Hey
Hey Clinic for Scoliosis and Spine Surgery
https://www.heyclinic.com