20-something year old male. Life will never be the same for him.

  • SomeoneElse@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Probably a stupid question; would they fuse the vertebrae together to avoid further damage or just leave it?

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      1 year ago

      Yes, the patient went straight to surgery to stabilize the neck. However, the damage was already done and he will remain paralyzed.