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Report: Doctor says Everett has voluntary movement of arms, legs
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3014742 ^ | 9/11/07 | ESPN

Posted on 09/11/2007 4:45:25 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh

Kevin Everett might walk again after all.

The doctor who performed the spinal surgery on Everett told Buffalo TV station WIVB on Tuesday that Everett has voluntary movement of his arms and legs and as a result he is optimistic that Everett will walk again.

(Excerpt) Read more at sports.espn.go.com ...


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To: MHGinTN

I know that Nick has been very active in raising funds to do research in this field. I wonder if any of his efforts might have gone into improved techniques or equipment that helped out in this situation?

That said, I am so glad to here about this seemingly positive outcome.


21 posted on 09/11/2007 6:01:22 PM PDT by Comstock1 (If it's a miracle, Colour Sergeant, it's a short chamber Boxer Henry point 45 caliber miracle.)
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To: MHGinTN
The advances in medical training among professional sports teams in recent years have gone a long way toward improving a player's chance of recovering from injuries like this.

The National Hockey League, for example, treats every player who loses consciousness on the ice as if he has sustained a major spinal injury -- just in case. That became part of the league's standard operating procedure within the last couple of years.

22 posted on 09/11/2007 6:02:47 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (I'm out on the outskirts of nowhere . . . with ghosts on my trail, chasing me there.)
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To: andy58-in-nh

Wonderful news. He’s in my prayers too.


23 posted on 09/11/2007 6:03:38 PM PDT by tabsternager
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To: Comstock1

“I wonder if any of his efforts might have gone into improved techniques ...” Nick’s work has without question helped to improve techniques and treatments. The institute in South Florida that he founded has made major breakthroughs in treatment options such as the use of induced coma and even adult stem cell treatments!


24 posted on 09/11/2007 6:09:57 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support. Defend life support for others in the womb.)
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To: andy58-in-nh
Physicians, surgeons, specialists are performing medical miracles today. It's almost unbelievable.

How marvelous are the fruits of an unfettered medical free market in this great nation.

Are you listening, Hillary?

Leni

25 posted on 09/11/2007 6:18:39 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Three Cheers for the FRed, White and Blue !)
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To: The Mayor
He is in a drug induced coma with a respirator, the next day or so is crucial.

Same with me, they kept me under for 48 hours. Would occasionally bring me up to test my reflexes and limbs for sensation. But they'd put me back under quickly because I'd start pulling at the breathing tube in my throat.


26 posted on 09/11/2007 6:23:54 PM PDT by zencat (The universe is not what it appears, nor is it something else.)
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To: andy58-in-nh

I am glad


27 posted on 09/11/2007 6:24:02 PM PDT by rface (kooky inside and out)
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To: Comstock1; MHGinTN
I know that Nick has been very active in raising funds to do research in this field. I wonder if any of his efforts might have gone into improved techniques or equipment that helped out in this situation?

The answer is a resounding YES!!! Everett's miraculous recovery is a direct result of the research and treatments created by the MIAMI PROJECT.

Dr Cappuccino used a protocol that was invented by the Miami Project -- he immediately began an ICE/SALINE IV Protocol at the stadium to induce a state of Hypothermia in Everett. This protocol slowed all of Everett's bodily functions and prevented the spinal cord from swelling.

WHEN (not if) Kevin Everett WALKS out of this hospital it will be directkly because of Nick and Mark Bounticonti and the Miami Project.

28 posted on 09/11/2007 6:25:30 PM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to protect it.)
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To: andy58-in-nh

Dittos. I might say, though, that I thought that they were a little pessimistic about his case for it to have happened only a couple of days ago. I’m not a doctor, but I do believe both in miracles and in the amazing power of the human body to heal itself, especially with the help of the excellent medical care we have in the US.


29 posted on 09/11/2007 6:26:48 PM PDT by srmorton (Choose life!)
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To: commish

Wow, did I butcher the spelling of Nick’s name! B-O-U-N-T-I-C-O-N-T-I ... he was a pretty good linebacker to be so small.


30 posted on 09/11/2007 6:39:40 PM PDT by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support. Defend life support for others in the womb.)
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To: andy58-in-nh; 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; admiralsn; ...

NFL PING



FReepmail scott says to be added to, or to be taken off the NFL Ping list...


This is a fairly high volume ping list

31 posted on 09/11/2007 6:41:32 PM PDT by scott says
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To: MinuteGal

What, he may walk without the help of John Edwards??


32 posted on 09/11/2007 7:21:03 PM PDT by Perdogg (Cheney for President 2008)
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To: andy58-in-nh

Yes!!!!


33 posted on 09/11/2007 7:27:29 PM PDT by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Still Championship U)
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To: commish

My hope was that if Dennis Byrd could recover, so could Kevin. Looks like the chances of that happening have greatly increased. “Rise Up and Walk” Kevin!!!!


34 posted on 09/11/2007 7:29:05 PM PDT by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Still Championship U)
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To: commish

“WHEN (not if) Kevin Everett WALKS out of this hospital it will be
directkly because of Nick and Mark Bounticonti and the Miami Project.”

I do remember the Bounticontis getting this project going.
They would be rightly gratified to see this fruit of their project.

Hopefully, this technique is in use by our military for spinal
injury cases that would benefit from it.


35 posted on 09/11/2007 7:29:25 PM PDT by VOA
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To: zencat

That was also said at the press conference.

I can see how that could happen. I know I would react the same way, it’s a natural instinct.


36 posted on 09/11/2007 7:32:18 PM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: andy58-in-nh

Sounds like a lot of prayers being answered.


37 posted on 09/11/2007 7:45:12 PM PDT by Reno232
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To: scott says

Thanks for the ping.
I pray he will be ok, miracles can happen and so many new treatments now..........very scary to see things like these injuries happen.


38 posted on 09/11/2007 11:01:26 PM PDT by Brandie (Duncan Hunter in 08')
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To: commish

Well I hope Nick and his family get some satisfaction in knowing that from their tragedy and their subsequent dedication has come such great good.

While it is a tragedy for anyone to receive such a terrible injury, it is doubly disheartening to see it happen to an athlete in his prime.

Hopefully, this good news will continue and Everett will walk out of the hospital soon.


39 posted on 09/11/2007 11:51:31 PM PDT by Comstock1 (If it's a miracle, Colour Sergeant, it's a short chamber Boxer Henry point 45 caliber miracle.)
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To: andy58-in-nh

Great news! :) Prayers continue for a full recovery!


40 posted on 09/12/2007 1:27:49 AM PDT by Pinkbell (Duncan Hunter 2008 - Protecting and Restoring America)
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