Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough in 2022.Photo:The Walt Disney Company via Getty
The Walt Disney Company via Getty
On Thursday,Derek Houghrevealed that his wifeHayley Erbertwas hospitalized for a cranial hematoma and underwent an emergency craniectomy after performing on their Symphony of Dance tour.
“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” theDancing with the Starsjudge, 38, wrote. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition.”
“I want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who have cared for and continue to care for her. I ask for your prayers and positivity during this time,” Hough added.
This is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms include severe headache, vomiting, drowsiness or progressive loss of consciousness, dizziness, confusion, slurred speech, paralysis on one side of the body, and more.
MRI digital x-ray of brain.Pornpak Khunatorn, Getty Images
Pornpak Khunatorn, Getty Images
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Erbert’s intracranial hematoma was treated with a craniectomy, which is a major brain surgery.
According to theCleveland Clinic, during the procedure, doctors will shave part of the head and cut the skin to expose the skull. A specialized drill is then used to make holes in the bone and remove part of the skull. Doctors can then remove blood clots or clear any excess fluid in order to ease pressure on the brain. The skull is then left open until the swelling or pressure have gone down.
Recovery time for a craniectomy can take months, and some people may not fully recover, according to the Mayo Clinic. On average, the skull will heal in two months.
In some cases, occupational and physical therapy may be necessary after recovery if neurological problems continue.
source: people.com
