Tag: Spinal Cord Injury Recovery

Disabled Newton mom hoping for a miracle

Five years ago, Danielle Shine became a quadriplegic after a car accident. Now, she hopes to raise money for an experimental stem cell transplant...

Athlete’s challenge not on field, but in rehab

After Arquevious Crane was transported from the intensive care unit via a stretcher to his room at The Shepherd Center Thursday, the fallen South...

27 years later: Bice serves as inspiration to all

Former Siena College player returns to site of paralyzing injury With each passing week, it appears more and more likely that Kevin Everett will make...

Is saline a solution for spine injuries?

Lowering body temperature may aid in recovery Emergency crews may one day have a potent new weapon against spinal-cord injuries -- the one used...

Woman happy with progress after Chinese spinal surgery

Christan Zaccagnino awoke at Xishan Hospital near Beijing with a roaring headache. The 24-year-old Port Chester woman had just endured two hours of spinal cord...

Killings walks at practice after spine injury

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Texans defensive tackle Cedric Killings surprised his teammates by walking into practice Friday, just five days after fracturing a vertebra...

Bills TE Everett Continuing to Improve

Bills TE Kevin Everett Continues to Improve, Lifting His Right Arm and Sitting Up in Bed HOUSTON- Kevin Everett made more significant strides over the...

Steps to a Cure

Kevin Everett, the Buffalo Bills player who was paralyzed after breaking his neck on the football field, will soon walk. That’s what doctors said...

New Spinal Cord Injuries Study Says Conducting Surgeries Earlier Could Prevent More Nerve Damage

A new study reveals that conducting surgeries earlier when treating spinal cord injuries could lead to better results and less damage to injury victims. Currently,...

Drug can help patients heal from spinal cord injuries

According to the Spinal Cord Injury Information Network, there are about 11,000 new spinal cord injuries each year. Car accidents have been responsible for...