Bills' Everrett could be paralyzed for life!

[salsadancer7]

Really said this story. THIS is one of the MAIN reasons I would seriously consider not letting my son play football after the age of 10. Hurts even more that he is a former Hurricane, with everything that program has gone through.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett sustained a "catastrophic" and life-threatening spinal-cord injury and his chances of regaining a full range of body motion are very small, an orthopedic surgeon said Monday. "A best-case scenario is full recovery, but not likely," Dr. Andrew Cappuccino said, one day after performing a four-hour operation on the player. "I believe there will be some permanent neurological paralysis. ... A full neurological recovery was bleak, dismal." Cappuccino noted the 25-year-old reserve tight end did have touch sensation throughout his body and also showed signs of movement. But he cautioned that Everett's injury remained life-threatening, saying the player is still susceptible to blood clots, infection and breathing failure.

Everett is currently under forced sedation and breathing through a respirator as doctors wait for the swelling to lessen. Cappuccino said it will take up to three days to determine the severity of the injury and the recovery process. During the operation, Cappuccino repaired a break between the third and fourth vertebrae and also alleviated the pressure on the spinal cord. Doctors made a bone graft and inserted a plate and four screws.

FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - Everett likely paralyzed after neck injury

 

[charper1]

Yep, no matter what level they cant' get some guys to stop ducking their heads down right before impact. Lets hope he recovers some, but unfortunately this looks really grim.

 

[salsadancer7]

Yep, no matter what level they cant' get some guys to stop ducking their heads down right before impact. Lets hope he recovers some, but unfortunately this looks really grim.

I am hoping for the best, but expect the worst. Let's hope he is a fighter and not a quitter!

 

[Ramy]

This is terrible. I hope they are just giving the grimmest outcome.

 

[joedekock]

I read an article where the doctor who did his surgery reported that before going into the four hour long surgery to re-fuse his vertebrae that Everette actually had feeling in all his limbs, and was able to slightly move his legs.

I hope that is a positive sign that recovery is possible. Even if he recovers, he most likely will never play another snap of professional football.

I hope and pray he comes out just fine. I remember in 1998 watching my beloved Lions when Reggie Brown made a a tackle, and right after the impact he fell to the turf like a rag doll. It was obvious he was unconscious. He quite breathing, but thank God the medical staff got him breathing again. He had surgery, and the reports were not good for him to walk again either. However at the press conference when he left the hospital to go home, he took short steps. A few years later and lots of re-hab and work out exercises, he had fully recovered. But of course no football anymore. Which I imagine to those who go through that is the last thing they want to do.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

I read an article where the doctor who did his surgery reported that before going into the four hour long surgery to re-fuse his vertebrae that Everette actually had feeling in all his limbs, and was able to slightly move his legs.

I hope that is a positive sign that recovery is possible. Even if he recovers, he most likely will never play another snap of professional football.

I hope and pray he comes out just fine. I remember in 1998 watching my beloved Lions when Reggie Brown made a a tackle, and right after the impact he fell to the turf like a rag doll. It was obvious he was unconscious. He quite breathing, but thank God the medical staff got him breathing again. He had surgery, and the reports were not good for him to walk again either. However at the press conference when he left the hospital to go home, he took short steps. A few years later and lots of re-hab and work out exercises, he had fully recovered. But of course no football anymore. Which I imagine to those who go through that is the last thing they want to do.

Don't forget that lineman - Utley (I think that is his name).

 

[Ramy]

What about that Patriots receiver from the late 70's or was it early eighties? I can't remember.

 

[vurbano]

What about that Patriots receiver from the late 70's or was it early eighties? I can't remember.

Stingley died this year and Jack Tatum never even apologized.

 

[Jimbo]

Reports this afternoon about Everett are very encouraging.
The doctor that did the surgery , said today that it is looking much better. and that he expects him to walk again.
I heard that about 3 pm today.

Jimbo

 

[salsadancer7]

Reports this afternoon about Everett are very encouraging.
The doctor that did the surgery , said today that it is looking much better. and that he expects him to walk again.
I heard that about 3 pm today.

Jimbo

Supposedly he was able to move his toes and finger tips. Those a very good signs...!!

 

[Ramy]

Yeah I heard the good reports too, That's GREAT!!

 

[mwgiii]

Lead ESPN.com story says he is moving his arms & legs:

ESPN - Report: Doctor now optimistic Everett will walk - NFL

 

[Brewer4]

Thank goodness this story is looking better every day.

 

[SatelliteGAL]

(Buffalo, NY, September 13, 2007) - - News on the condition of injured Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett remains the same Thursday night.

Doctors have not given an update since Wednesday on Everett's progress at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital.

Sources say NFL Roger Goodell paid a visit to the 25 year-old Thursday morning but did not make public comments.

Wednesday, surgeons reported that Everett has limited mobility in his arms and legs but so far no use of his hands.

Stay tuned to News 4 and WIVB.com for updates throughout the days ahead.

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