Is there a doctor in the house?

[freeringo]

My niece rolled her car yesterday and shattered her 10th vertabrae.
I was told she may not walk again and I was told that as long as the
spinal cord wasn't severed, she should recover.
Any opinion is welcome.
Maybe somebody had a similar experience.

[eejit101]

I swear you have the worst luck with injuries in your friends/family ever.

SAd times:(

[Sassy12U]

I'm really sorry to hear that. I will pray for your niece and hope that she will recover to full health. I had a friend roll his car and was paralyzed.. He was not able to recover because he broke his neck. I know that it is really difficult for doctors to predict anything, but if there are signs of hope they will be able to determine how long the recovering process will take. Best of wishes to your niece and family.

[taylovesthebeatles]

I'll be praying for her and your family, freeringo. And yeah, the spinal cord is where it's at. If there's nerve damage there, walking is no dice. I'm not sure how serious just a shattered vertebrae is as far as that goes, but it doesn't sound good. At least even if she can't walk she'll still be able to enjoy life. You're in my prayers, friend.

[GloBug]

My niece rolled her car yesterday and shattered her 10th vertabrae.
I was told she may not walk again and I was told that as long as the
spinal cord wasn't severed, she should recover.
Any opinion is welcome.
Maybe somebody had a similar experience.

omg i am sory. ringo. i know there is a clinic in denver colo that specializes in paralyzed patients. a buddy of mine was doing the reno to vegas motocross and he crashed and was paralyzed from the waist down due to a spinal injury. he is doing well after being told he would never walk again so he went to denver to see a specialist and now he can walk with crutches. i will see if i can get a hold of hoim and get more info. i believe u can google it under denver spinal specialist. ill see what iu can do. ringo keep your head up. i hope it wasnt drunk driving.

[taylovesthebeatles]

omg i am sory. ringo. i know there is a clinic in denver colo that specializes in paralyzed patients. a buddy of mine was doing the reno to vegas motocross and he crashed and was paralyzed from the waist down due to a spinal injury. he is doing well after being told he would never walk again so he went to denver to see a specialist and now he can walk with crutches. i will see if i can get a hold of hoim and get more info. i believe u can google it under denver spinal specialist. ill see what iu can do. ringo keep your head up. i hope it wasnt drunk driving.

I have a friend who is in a wheelchair from a serious car accident and he went to Denver for rehab as well. It took a mighty long time, but he's quite independent now. Definitely check them out, if they can't help you I know a great orthopedic in Rhode Island too.

[freeringo]

I was a drunk driving and it was in San Jose.

Yeppers

I would love the # of a specialist.

[taylovesthebeatles]

I was a drunk driving and it was in San Jose.

Yeppers

I would love the # of a specialist.

I sent an email to my friend asking for the number to the specialist in Colorado. If you need it, my doctor in Rhode Island is Michael Ehrlich, and his number is 1-401-457-1540. I'll get you the other number ASAP.

[GloBug]

I was a drunk driving and it was in San Jose.

Yeppers

I would love the # of a specialist.

when did it happen. what do u mean u were driving drunk. i was asking if she was drunk.

[freeringo]

It happened Tuesday Night and she was NOT drunk. It was only a rumor.
Thank God. We just found out from my wifes brother. No Alcohol
.

[GloBug]

It happened Tuesday Night and she was NOT drunk. It was only a rumor.
Thank God. We just found out from my wifes brother. No Alcohol
.

good to hear. i didnt hear of a accident that left a girl paralyzed. i will look at todays and see if it says anything. i hope she recovers. my thoughts are with your family.

[taylovesthebeatles]

Craig Hospital All the information you need is on that website. I hope you can find a specialist who can help your niece.

[BnLM5]

My prayers are with you and your niece Ringo. So sorry :(

[PANAMHIEST]

I am a certified orthopedic technician, which is basically a bone nurse,lol. I would say that yes she should recover just fine, as long as there isnt any nerve damage. She may never be able to do anything that will possibly injure her back again, scuh as wrecking again. Stay away from any thing like this, and she will be fine. But as always follow all doctors orders, and dont try to slack off a few of the doctors orders, because they have these guidelines so that a person can have a safe healthy recovery!Especially with a major back injury