Hi my brother Bob is Quadraplegic, due to a trampoline accident in may this year.
He had a c3/c4 break complete.
Just recently he has begun to ever so slightly move his fingers. mainly on his left hand, he only does it for a few seconds and it exhausts him, but we are so pleased.
I was wondering if anyone has a similar situation and could tell me how long,and if there is any more improvement to come.
Hope to hear from you all soon.
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Hope For Bob
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*karen smith*
, Dec 26 2005 10:20 PM
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Posted 27 December 2005 - 05:56 AM
Hi Karen.... 
The mantra here seems to be to never lose hope, but season that with a good measure of reality.
I am almost 2.5 years post-injury (incomplete para), and just two days ago I was able to move my affected foot downward about three inches...a new achievement for me.
And you're right, it is terribly exhausting, so I don't visit it as much as I probably should. But I'm encouraged by this new return and plan on seeing how far I can take it. It may be all there is....but it may also represent a springboard to yet another gain down the road. I doubt that it will enable me to toss out my leg brace altogether, however, but who's to say?
Personally, I think any movement at all is cause for celebration. Accept it for what it is...a step. It may build upon itself, or it may not. If there is another gain to follow, it may be a long time before it's evident.
Your brother is still very much in that 'golden window' for some return to occur. I hope his improvements continue.
The mantra here seems to be to never lose hope, but season that with a good measure of reality.
I am almost 2.5 years post-injury (incomplete para), and just two days ago I was able to move my affected foot downward about three inches...a new achievement for me.
And you're right, it is terribly exhausting, so I don't visit it as much as I probably should. But I'm encouraged by this new return and plan on seeing how far I can take it. It may be all there is....but it may also represent a springboard to yet another gain down the road. I doubt that it will enable me to toss out my leg brace altogether, however, but who's to say?
Personally, I think any movement at all is cause for celebration. Accept it for what it is...a step. It may build upon itself, or it may not. If there is another gain to follow, it may be a long time before it's evident.
Your brother is still very much in that 'golden window' for some return to occur. I hope his improvements continue.
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Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
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Posted 30 December 2005 - 09:44 PM
Hi Joed, thank you for your kind words they are very reassuring.
I am going to see Bob tomorrow so i'll let him know about this website.
It's great that you are all so friendly and genuine, i think it takes something so drastic to happen to people, that they realise just how much we take everyday things for granted. I know i have , every day i count my blessings no matter how small. Thank you so much for replying, i'll keep you posted on his PROGRESS, and it will be just that.
I am going to see Bob tomorrow so i'll let him know about this website.
It's great that you are all so friendly and genuine, i think it takes something so drastic to happen to people, that they realise just how much we take everyday things for granted. I know i have , every day i count my blessings no matter how small. Thank you so much for replying, i'll keep you posted on his PROGRESS, and it will be just that.
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