Derek Hough’s wife needs a skull implant.
The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judge’s spouse, Hayley Erbert, recently underwent an emergency craniectomy to treat a cranial haematoma , and while the 38-year-old dancer hailed her recovery so far as “nothing short of a miracle”, he admitted she still “has a ways to go” and will need to have another operation to replace a piece of bone that had to be removed to relieve pressure on her brain.
Derek wrote on Instagram: “As you all know, the past week has been a challenging journey for us due to a life-threatening event that suddenly came into our lives. It was a time filled with uncertainty and fear, going from living our dreams onstage, to a nightmare in an instant. But today, we are filled with hope and relief as we share with you an update.
“Hayley is doing well. Her recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle. She still has a ways to go with another surgery, hopefully in a few weeks, to insert a skull implant to replace the piece that was removed during the craniectomy. It will restore the skull to its natural shape and protect the brain from injury.”
Derek went on to thank fans for their support during Hayley’s health woes, which began when she started to feel disorientated during their ‘Symphony Of Dance’ tour.
He added: “Thank you for the incredible support and medical care she has received. It’s been a profound reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change. But, it has also shown us the incredible strength and resilience that lies within us and the power of having a supportive community around us.
“We cannot express enough gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support, messages, prayers and undeniable loving energy we have both felt during this time.”
And he admitted he and Hayley are feeling “incredibly grateful” to spend the Christmas period together with a “deeper appreciation” for all that they have.
He concluded: “While this isn’t the holiday season either of us envisioned, it’s one that we’re incredibly grateful to have. We look forward to cherishing these moments with a deeper appreciation for life and the people in it.
“We love you all [prayer and heart emojis] With heartfelt thanks, Hayley and Derek.”
