Hayley Erbert's Recovery 'Nothing Short of a Miracle' After Emergency Brain Surgery

Derek Hough's Wife to Undergo Further Surgery for Skull Implant Following Craniectomy

Derek Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, is recovering from emergency brain surgery after being diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel.
Erbert, a professional dancer, became disoriented after a performance and was hospitalized.
She underwent an emergency craniectomy, a procedure to remove a piece of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain.
Erbert's recovery has been described as 'nothing short of a miracle', but she will require another surgery in a few weeks to insert a skull implant to replace the piece that was removed.
Hough has thanked the medical staff, loved ones and fans for their 'unwavering support' during this challenging time.