Derek Hough gives fans update on his wife Hayley’s condition after she underwent emergency surgery: ‘She is now on the long road of recovery’
Derek Hough gave his fans an update on the health of his wife, Hayley Erbert, in a post shared to his Instagram account on Friday.
The 38-year-old professional dancer's wife underwent emergency surgery Thursday night after she was diagnosed with a brain hematoma following a performance in Washington, D.C., during their Symphony Of Dance tour.
Cranial hematoma is defined as a collection of blood in the brain, which often occurs after a blood vessel bursts.
Hough began his message by revealing that Erbert, 29, had responded well to her treatment.
“Hayley has always inspired me with her will, her strength and her resilience, and none more so than in the past 48 hours. She is now on the long road of recovery,” he wrote.
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Derek Hough gave his fans an update on the health of his wife, Hayley Erbert, in a post shared to his Instagram account on Friday; they can be seen in 2021
The Dancing With The Stars judge then spoke about the gratitude he felt for all the well wishes his fans had sent.
“Words cannot express how thankful and grateful we are for the support and love you have given us. The kindness shown to us during this incredibly unfathomable and life-changing time is immeasurable,” he wrote.
He concluded by writing, “The offers of help that have poured in are so humbling and appreciated. Our hope is that as a family we can reward it in some way.”
Hough previously spoke about Hayley's health on his Instagram account on Thursday evening.
He wrote that after their performance, his wife “became disoriented and was taken to the hospital. She was diagnosed with a brain hematoma due to a ruptured blood vessel and required emergency craniectomy.”
A craniectomy is defined as a procedure in which a piece of the skull is removed to reduce swelling of the brain.
Hough then added that his wife was “in stable condition” at the time.
The television personality concluded his message by expressing his gratitude for the efforts of his wife's medical team.
![Derek Hough gives fans update on his wife Hayley's condition after she underwent emergency surgery: 'She is now on the long road of recovery' 3 The 38-year-old professional dancer's wife underwent emergency surgery Thursday evening after she was diagnosed with a brain hematoma following a performance in Washington, D.C., during their Symphony Of Dance tour.](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1702087520_205_Derek-Hough-gives-fans-update-on-his-wife-Hayleys-condition.jpg)
The 38-year-old professional dancer's wife underwent emergency surgery Thursday evening after she was diagnosed with a brain hematoma following a performance in Washington, D.C., during their Symphony Of Dance tour.
![Derek Hough gives fans update on his wife Hayley's condition after she underwent emergency surgery: 'She is now on the long road of recovery' 5 Hough began his message by revealing that Erbert, 29, had responded well to her treatment; they will be seen in 2022](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Derek-Hough-gives-fans-update-on-his-wife-Hayleys-condition.jpeg)
Hough began his message by revealing that Erbert, 29, had responded well to her treatment; they will be seen in 2022
![Derek Hough gives fans update on his wife Hayley's condition after she underwent emergency surgery: 'She is now on the long road of recovery' 7 The Dancing With The Stars judge then spoke about the gratitude he felt for all the well wishes his fans had sent; he is seen with Erbert in 2022](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1702087525_806_Derek-Hough-gives-fans-update-on-his-wife-Hayleys-condition.jpg)
The Dancing With The Stars judge then spoke about the gratitude he felt for all the well wishes his fans had sent; he is seen with Erbert in 2022
![Derek Hough gives fans update on his wife Hayley's condition after she underwent emergency surgery: 'She is now on the long road of recovery' 9 Hough made his first announcement about Hayley's health on his Instagram account Thursday evening](https://nybreaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1702087526_845_Derek-Hough-gives-fans-update-on-his-wife-Hayleys-condition.jpeg)
Hough made his first announcement about Hayley's health on his Instagram account Thursday evening
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Hough then added that his wife was “in stable condition” at the time.
“I want to thank the first responders and medical staff who cared for her and continue to care for her. I ask for your prayers and positivity during this time.”
Hough's sister, Julianne, shared a post on her Instagram Story asking her fans to “pray and send all your love, healing and light” to her sister-in-law.
The professional dancer and Erbert first met in 2014, although they didn't start dating until two years later.
The couple went Instagram official with their relationship in 2017, and tied the knot last August.