All articles tagged with #spinal injury
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Tampa Bay Times
A Florida woman, Kristina Andrews, suffered a severe spinal cord injury after falling from a fourth-floor balcony, and her recovery prospects depend on her ability to afford treatment.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by yahoo.com
A Russian influencer attempting the viral Nicki Minaj 'High School' pose on TikTok suffered a serious spinal injury after losing her balance, highlighting the risks of viral challenges. She was hospitalized with a fractured spine but has gained significant media attention and social media fame from the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
University of Virginia running back Perris Jones has been discharged from a rehab center in Louisville three weeks after sustaining a spinal cord injury during a game. Jones underwent surgery and spent time in the ICU before being transferred to a rehabilitation institute. He will continue his rehab in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jones expressed gratitude for the support he received and stated that he will no longer play football but remains optimistic about the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
One of the three Palestinian college students who were shot in Vermont may never walk again after a bullet became lodged in his spine, according to his family. The 20-year-old junior at Brown University, Hisham Awartani, has an incomplete spinal injury and is expected to have a long road to recovery. The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, has been charged with three counts of attempted murder but has pleaded not guilty. The motive for the attack is still under investigation, and authorities are considering whether it was a hate crime. The victims' families and civil rights groups have called for a full investigation and justice.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Daily News
A 35-year-old woman was shoved into a moving subway train by a stranger at an Upper East Side station in NYC, causing severe head and spinal injuries. She underwent two surgeries and has a 10% chance of ever walking again. The suspect, described as a 30-40-year-old man with a light complexion, has not been caught. Police released surveillance footage and are asking for the public's help in identifying him. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers.